WAR IN EASTERN DRC
FDLR Warns of Rwanda False-Flag Plot to Justify DRC Invasion
FDLR warns Rwanda is planning false-flag attacks to justify its illegal presence in eastern DRC. Group urges international vigilance amid fragile peace process.
December 18, 2025 at 3:31:05 PM
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RUTSHURU, DRC (Dec 17, 2025) – The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) has issued a preventive alert accusing the Rwandan government of orchestrating a false-flag operation intended to justify its illegal military presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
In a statement addressed to the governments of Congo, Burundi, the United States, and the broader international community, the FDLR alleges that Kigali is preparing attacks on its own soil, which it plans to blame on the FDLR in order to tarnish the group’s image and manufacture a pretext for continued aggression in eastern DRC.
Claims of Manipulated Youth, Fake Defections
The FDLR alleges that young recruits, formerly associated with the group but now under Rwandan control, are being used as instruments in this disinformation campaign. The group claims these individuals were coerced and indoctrinated, lured by false promises of safe repatriation and high-ranking positions in Rwanda.
These same individuals were behind recent attacks in Walikale, carried out under Rwandan military command,” the communiqué states. The FDLR warns of a second phase of operations planned on Rwandan soil, which it says is part of a pre-arranged campaign to discredit the group internationally.
Reaffirming Commitment to Peaceful Dialogue
The FDLR insists it remains committed to peaceful reintegration into Rwandan society through inclusive intra-Rwandan dialogue.
We have no intention of attacking Congo or any other state,” the group asserts, adding that its efforts to engage with international actors, such as MONUSCO, have been systematically blocked.
Urgent Appeal to Prevent Escalation
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