US demands immediate stop of rebel actions in Congo amid military concerns
State Department warns about M23 rebel activity in eastern Congo and asks for immediate withdrawal. US officials point at Rwandas military presence while requesting removal of defense equipment from region
The US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller made a strong-worded statement today about M23 rebel group activities in Congoʼs eastern region; expressing serious worries about peace-deal breaks
In its official position‚ US asks M23 rebels to stop all military actions and move out from their spots in North Kivu Provinceʼs Walikale area. The Department also points at Rwandaʼs role: asking for quick pull-back of its defense forces and equipment (including air-defense missile systems)
The M23 group‚ led by Tutsi members started new fighting about 2 years ago in central Africa. While the Democratic Republic of Congo and UN representatives say Rwanda helps rebels with soldiers and weapons; Rwanda keeps saying its not true
