Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KINSHASA1079
2006-07-06 11:32:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kinshasa
Cable title:
FDLR OFFICER SURRENDERS TO DDRRR IN NORTH KIVU
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UNCLAS KINSHASA 001079
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO CG
SUBJECT: FDLR OFFICER SURRENDERS TO DDRRR IN NORTH KIVU
UNCLAS KINSHASA 001079
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO CG
SUBJECT: FDLR OFFICER SURRENDERS TO DDRRR IN NORTH KIVU
1. (SBU) According to MONUC Eastern Division internal
reporting, the FDLR Auditeur Superior Militaire based in
Walikale, North Kivu surrendered to MONUC on June 24. While
he warned MONUC not to expect mass repatriation in his wake,
he did encourage continued sensitization efforts via radio,
leaflets, and even phone calls, as he was sensitized to DDRRR
in this way. The unnamed officer said that FDLR leadership
hold over the FDLR cadres remains the largest stumbling block
in the DDRRR process. He identified individuals among the
FDLR leadership as "real spoilers" -- Major General
Mwachimura Sylvestre (FOCA Commander),his deputy
Brigadier-General Kanyandekwaa (Matombo),the Permanent
Secretary Nobaha Jean (Rwanyonga),the southern and northern
SIPDIS
Commanders Bertin (Kagoma) and Omega, respectively, and
Battalion Commanders Musahre and Makoto.
2. (SBU) The officer also confirmed a letter previously
received by MONUC that the FDLR has no intention to disturb
the elections. He said that many FDLR militia have Congolese
voter registration cards which they have purchased for 5-10
USD (Note: Vender unknown. End note.). However, he said,
the militia did not acquire them to vote illegally and have
no plans to do so. Instead, they use the voter cards as
identification when traveling to markets.
3. (SBU) Comment: Although any FDLR defections are
encouraging, the continued recalcitrance of the militia
leadership prevents them from becoming widespread. End
comment.
MEECE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO CG
SUBJECT: FDLR OFFICER SURRENDERS TO DDRRR IN NORTH KIVU
1. (SBU) According to MONUC Eastern Division internal
reporting, the FDLR Auditeur Superior Militaire based in
Walikale, North Kivu surrendered to MONUC on June 24. While
he warned MONUC not to expect mass repatriation in his wake,
he did encourage continued sensitization efforts via radio,
leaflets, and even phone calls, as he was sensitized to DDRRR
in this way. The unnamed officer said that FDLR leadership
hold over the FDLR cadres remains the largest stumbling block
in the DDRRR process. He identified individuals among the
FDLR leadership as "real spoilers" -- Major General
Mwachimura Sylvestre (FOCA Commander),his deputy
Brigadier-General Kanyandekwaa (Matombo),the Permanent
Secretary Nobaha Jean (Rwanyonga),the southern and northern
SIPDIS
Commanders Bertin (Kagoma) and Omega, respectively, and
Battalion Commanders Musahre and Makoto.
2. (SBU) The officer also confirmed a letter previously
received by MONUC that the FDLR has no intention to disturb
the elections. He said that many FDLR militia have Congolese
voter registration cards which they have purchased for 5-10
USD (Note: Vender unknown. End note.). However, he said,
the militia did not acquire them to vote illegally and have
no plans to do so. Instead, they use the voter cards as
identification when traveling to markets.
3. (SBU) Comment: Although any FDLR defections are
encouraging, the continued recalcitrance of the militia
leadership prevents them from becoming widespread. End
comment.
MEECE