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Congolese army and its allies, SAMIDRC, effectively neutralized elements of M23 and special forces of RDF The engagement resulted in significant casualties among the RDF (Rwanda Defense Forces). local source Confirmed Statistics: Killed: 65 Injured: 75 Among the casualties was a lieutenant colonel from the RDF The senior RDF officer's body was transported back to Rwanda.

Sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force EXPLAINED: APR Basketball Club at Risk After RDF Sanctions U.S. This military lineage means that any sanctions aimed at the RDF may cascade down to the basketball team The sanctions freeze all property of the RDF and the listed officers subject to U.S. jurisdiction and Because the Ministry of Defence owns the APR Basketball Club, and the ministry controls the RDF, the After that date, any U.S. company or individual that continues to deal with the RDF or its affiliates

Wazalendo fighters recaptured strategic positions from M23-RDF forces in Masisi, raising pressure on Wazalendo Capture Several M23-RDF Positions Near Rubaya Wazalendo fighters recaptured strategic positions from M23-RDF forces in Masisi, raising pressure on rebel-controlled Rubaya mining areas. regained control of multiple strategic positions from M23 rebels and their Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF In response to the deteriorating situation, M23-RDF commanders are urgently reorganizing their troops

At least 323 M23-RDF fighters surrendered to the FARDC in North and South Kivu, citing abuse by rebel Over 320 M23-RDF Fighters Surrender to FARDC in Eastern DRC At least 323 M23-RDF fighters surrendered Serge Kitoko Tshibanda More than 320 fighters from the M23 armed group and the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF In total, 323 M23-RDF elements laid down their arms over the final two weeks of December 2025 at several For Kinshasa, the wave of surrenders is seen as further evidence of the internal collapse of the M23-RDF

and destruction of villages, frequently with the direct support or coordination of Rwandan forces (RDF The report indicates this was part of joint RDF–M23 efforts to reshape local demographics by expelling The report describes joint RDF–AFC/M23 operations in Binza: RDF units encircled farming areas and conducted The UN report notes generally that RDF remained integrated with M23’s offensives throughout 2025. The Kamena attack was part of the same RDF-assisted offensive in Rutshuru.

FARDC accuses RDF/AFC-M23 allies of drone attacks in Mikenge and says it will act to defend civilians FARDC Vows Response Following Reported Mikenge Strikes FARDC Accuses RDF/AFC-M23 Coalition of Drone Attacks in South Kivu FARDC accuses RDF/AFC-M23 allies of drone attacks in Mikenge and says it will act to defend of the Democratic Republic of Congo say they will take “all necessary measures” after accusing the RDF Updates M23 Rebels M23 Rebels DR.Congo DR.Congo ADVERTISEMENT Keep Reading War in DR Congo FARDC Accuses RDF

M23/AFC (with RDF involvement) Suppression of civic space & intimidation Sec.  M23/AFC and RDF Torture and cruel treatment, deaths in custody Sec.  Witnesses saw Rwandan guards, including uniformed RDF officers, in these camps. M23/AFC and RDF Enslavement and forced labour Sec.  RDF (Rwanda Defence Force) Direct participation in M23 operations & war crimes Sec. 

government has dismissed the US's allegations as "ridiculous," defending the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF US State Department cites evidence indicating the airstrike originated from areas controlled by the RDF attack, the US has expressed grave concerns regarding the escalation of military activities by the RDF

rebel gains, but because of direct and sustained military operations by the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF The report provides damning evidence that between January and February 2025 alone, over 6,000 RDF troops brought in from Rwanda to capture major cities like Goma and Bukavu Far from covert operations, the RDF Ruki Karusis i – RDF Special Forces commander Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi – Army Chief of Staff Gen. Crimes Against Civilians and Peacekeepers Where RDF and M23 forces go, atrocities follow.

FARDC condemns new M23/RDF attacks in North and South Kivu, warning it will respond firmly to ceasefire FARDC Warns of Escalating M23/RDF Attacks in North and South Kivu FARDC condemns new M23/RDF attacks have sounded the alarm over renewed attacks carried out by the coalition of Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF

particularly in terms of South Africa's support for the DRC's armed forces against the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF the deployment of South African troops to the DRC to assist the FARDC in their efforts to combat the RDF

Génération Z RDC plans Jan. 2 protest urging RDF/M23 withdrawal and accountability for war crimes. Group Calls Peaceful March Against Rwanda’s Occupation Génération Z RDC plans Jan. 2 protest urging RDF Demand the immediate and effective withdrawal of RDF/M23 troops from Congolese territory, in line with Expose war crimes committed by RDF and M23, including massacres, torture, sexual violence, child abduction