{Three FDLR rebel were killed Tuesday in the fighting that opposed them to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in the villages of Ruvuye and Mulindi in Uvira.}
The fighting took place in more than 90 kilometers from the city of Bukavu, South Kivu province, FARDC Spokesperson Gen. Leon Kasonga said on Wednesday.
“The result is that three FDLR were killed, two captured and three of their dependants recovered. An AK 47 and several PKM materials recovered in bulk. The operations continue unabated and the enemy is in disarray. “,General Kasonga was quoted by Xinhua News Agency .
According to witnesses contacted by Xinhua, the situation became calm after retaking villages by the FARDC.
It should be noted that the Congolese army alone leads the hunt against the rebels of the FDLR, Tuesday’s fighting was the first since January 29 date for operations against the Rwandan armed group.
The DRC President Joseph Kabila had refused supports from the UN Mission for Stabilization of Congo (MONUSCO).
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