Bayern Coach Vincent Kompany Calls for Peace in Response to Congo Conflict

Kompany, whose family has deep ties to the Democratic Republic of Congo, advocates for global peace while distancing himself from political commentary.

• Vincent Kompany, coach of Bayern Munich, has expressed his emotional connection to the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where his father was born.
• The conflict in eastern Congo involves accusations of Rwandan military support for the rebel group M23, with the UN reporting the presence of 4,000 Rwandan troops in the region.
• Kompany emphasized his desire for peace globally and specifically in the Congo but clarified that he does not intend to make political statements in his role as a football coach.
• The UN Security Council recently condemned the violence in the Congo and criticized Rwanda's involvement in the conflict through a unanimous resolution.
• Bayern Munich's sponsorship with 'Visit Rwanda' has drawn attention, though Kompany refrained from commenting on the partnership, focusing instead on his message of peace.

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