Rwanda hands over bodies of Congolese soldiers shot dead in Rubavu

Soldiers of Congolese Army (FARDC) were shot dead in Rwanda at different times on 19th November 2022 and recently on 4th March 2023.

The two soldiers were shot dead in Gisenyi Sector as they opened fire at Rwandan soldiers on guard at the border between Rubavu and Goma.

Some of gunned down soldiers include Kasereka Malumalu and Sambwa Nzenze Didier from FARDC.

Congolese Army denied that Kasereka is among its soldiers but an assessment conducted later established that he was among missing soldiers where he was shot dead at the border trying to confront Rwandan soldiers.

It is said that he was drunk at the time.

The second soldier was shot dead storming Rwandan territory around 15:30.

Their bodies were taken from the mortuary of Gisenyi Hospital and handed over to EJVM and Congolese leaders.

EJVM also received guns and ammunition seized from these soldiers as they stormed Rwandan territory.

DRC accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebel group, claims which the country has repeatedly denied noting that it is part of Congo’s plan to externalize its problems.