The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Armed Forces (FARDC), on 9 December 2014 fired a rocket projectile on the territory of Rwanda. The incident took place in Rubavu District, Western Province along the border between Rwanda and DRC.
Defence and Military Spokesperson, Brig Gen Joseph Nzabamwita said that “at around 19h15, the FARDC forces deployed at Buhumba Groupement, Bukumu Chefferie, Nyiragongo Zone, fired a launcher 7 rocket projectile on Rwandan territory, at Bereshi village, Hehu cell, Bugeshi Sector in Rubavu District”.
The rocket did not cause any casualties.
He noted that a formal request has been submitted to the EJVM.
“Rwanda has made a formal request to The Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM), a mechanism of International Conference on the Great Lakes Region ( ICGLR) to investigate the violation of Rwanda’s territorial integrity, and a threat to the safety of the population”, Brig Gen Nzabamwita said.
In 2013, FARDC fired over 60 bombs and rockets on Rwanda territory, killing innocent civilians and injuring a dozen others including women and children.
“We call upon the population to remain calm as we establish the motive, in conjunction with EJVM”, said Brig Gen Joseph Nzabamwita.
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