The FDLR Myth: How Rwanda Weaponises a Diminished Threat to Justify Occupation Investigation Exposes Contradictions in Rwanda's Security Narrative For over a decade, Rwanda has justified its military presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by citing threats from the FDLR, a Hutu militia group linked to the 1994 genocide. But an investigation into FDLR's actual capabilities, Rwanda's military operations, and patterns of violence reveals a narrative that does not match reality. The FDLR threat, whilst real, has been systematically exaggerated and manipulated to justify objectives that have nothing to do with the militia group. Introduction The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) occupies a central position in Rwanda's justification for military intervention in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. For more than two decades, Rwandan authorities have portrayed the militia group as an existential threat requiring sustain...
The Land Grab: Inside Rwanda's 30-Year Strategy to Annex Eastern Congo Investigation Reveals Systematic Campaign to Control Kivu Provinces An investigation into Rwanda's military presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has uncovered evidence suggesting a decades-long strategy to establish permanent control over North and South Kivu provinces. Through confidential documents, UN reports, and interviews with regional officials, this investigation reveals how territorial ambitions—not security concerns—drive Rwanda's involvement in one of Africa's deadliest conflicts. Introduction The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo represents one of Africa's most protracted humanitarian crises, claiming thousands of lives and displacing millions. Whilst international attention often focuses on immediate humanitarian needs and ceasefire negotiations, this investigation reveals deeper strategic calculations driving Rwanda's sustain...