Troops from Multiple African Nations Engage in Congo as Regional Tensions Rise

South African, Burundian, and Tanzanian forces confront Rwandan army and M23 rebels in eastern DRC, amid escalating regional conflict and diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider war.

In eastern DRC, South African, Burundian, and Tanzanian troops are fighting against the Rwandan army and M23 rebels, with recent casualties among UN peacekeepers and civilians fleeing.
Diplomatic efforts at the UN and African Union have failed to quell the conflict, as accusations fly between Congo and Rwanda over support for rebel groups and regional aggression.
The Congolese government struggles to stabilize its territory, facing challenges from within and accusations of supporting Rwandan FDLR rebels, amid a backdrop of regional power plays.
Dozens of Burundian soldiers detained for refusing deployment against M23, highlighting internal dissent and the complex dynamics of regional military involvement.
The international community sends mixed signals, with some countries imposing sanctions on Rwanda while others support its military efforts, complicating the path to peace.