Congo War Security Review
An in-depth review of activity related to the war in the eastern DRC between M23 and its Rwandan backers and pro-Congolese government forces every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Map shapefiles are available by request via email at [email protected].
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Key Takeaway: The UN repatriated over 500 Rwandan refugees to Rwanda from the eastern DRC as part of the US-backed peace accord.
Kinetic Activity in Rutshuru & Eastern Masisi Districts
Nothing significant to report.
Southern Axis: Bukavu-Uvira-Baraka-Kalemie
Nothing significant to report.
Northwest Axis: Masisi-Walikale-Lubutu-Kisangani
Nothing significant to report.
Southwest Axis: Bukavu-Kamituga-Shabunda-Kindu
Nothing significant to report.
Major Political Developments
The UN repatriated over 500 Rwandan refugees to Rwanda from the eastern DRC. The UN collaborated with M23 to repatriate 533 Rwandan refugees to Rubavu, Rwanda from Goma via the Grande Barrière border post on August 25.[i] The DRC, Rwanda, and the UN had committed to find solutions to the refugee crisis and expedite the voluntary repatriation of 600 refugees from Goma to Rwanda in late July as part of the US-backed peace accord.[ii]
[i] https://x.com/RwandaEmergency/status/1959954663018463389;
https://www.radiookapi dot net/2025/08/26/actualite/societe/rapatriement-de-533-sujets-rwandais-dans-leur-pays; https://actualite dot cd/index.php/2025/08/25/rdc-plus-de-500-refugies-rwandais-rapatries-dans-leur-pays-partir-de-goma-par-le-hcr-ce
[ii] https://x.com/RwandaEmergency/status/1948347722525798596; https://www.radiookapi dot net/2025/07/24/actualite/securite/la-rdc-le-rwanda-et-le-hcr-saccordent-sur-les-principes-de; https://x.com/RwandaEmergency/status/1959954663018463389
