Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KINSHASA697
2006-05-04 10:37:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kinshasa
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KINSHASA 000697
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: FDLR ACTIVITY MOUNTING
Classified By: Poloff KRBel for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L KINSHASA 000697
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: FDLR ACTIVITY MOUNTING
Classified By: Poloff KRBel for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) In the volatile eastern Congo region, both North and
South Kivu are once again facing unrest. MONUC sources
report that recent combined operations against the FDLR have
resulted in fifteen deaths, including eight civilians, six
suspected FDLR militia members, and at least one FARDC
soldier in the recent military confrontations -- but the
actual total is likely to climb. Despite some successes,
however, the FARDC is proving incapable of maintaining its
positions against the strong opposition of the FDLR without
constant support from MONUC.
2. (C) North Kivu: MONUC and FARDC troops launched a joint
initiative, North Network, against FDLR positions in the
Virunga National Park area on April 26. There are numerous
reports of FDLR members and dependents captured, though
reports indicate that militia camps had been abandoned prior
to the offensive. The Second Integrated Brigade reportedly
repulsed FDLR attacks at Nyamilina and Katwageru on May 1 and
May 2. In confidential internal reports, MONUC characterizes
the situation as "a series of tit-for-tat attacks" which have
claimed significantly more than the publicly-reported 15
casualties. North Kivu Governor Eugene Serufuli told
PolCouns May 1 he fears a broader resurgence of FDLR activity
and said he has urged Defense Minister Onusumba to complete
deployment of the Seventh Integrated Brigade to Luberu to try
to deter possible FDLR aggression.
3. (C) South Kivu: During operations in the Kahuzi-Biega
National Park on April 21 against other FDLR positions, MONUC
received reports that five villagers were abducted by a group
of about 50 FDLR during a raid. The following day, a FARDC
patrol counter-raided two suspected FDLR hideouts in Chikowa
and Kambali, killing one FDLR member, wounding another, and
successfully rescuing all hostages. MONUC received
information that the assistant chief of Kigwema village was
killed, allegedly by FDLR elements, on April 25. MONUC
reports several instances of FDLR leaders and members
surrendering and requesting demobilization and repatriation
to Rwanda, perhaps related to increased efforts against the
FDLR.
DOUGHERTY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL KPKO MOPS CG
SUBJECT: FDLR ACTIVITY MOUNTING
Classified By: Poloff KRBel for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) In the volatile eastern Congo region, both North and
South Kivu are once again facing unrest. MONUC sources
report that recent combined operations against the FDLR have
resulted in fifteen deaths, including eight civilians, six
suspected FDLR militia members, and at least one FARDC
soldier in the recent military confrontations -- but the
actual total is likely to climb. Despite some successes,
however, the FARDC is proving incapable of maintaining its
positions against the strong opposition of the FDLR without
constant support from MONUC.
2. (C) North Kivu: MONUC and FARDC troops launched a joint
initiative, North Network, against FDLR positions in the
Virunga National Park area on April 26. There are numerous
reports of FDLR members and dependents captured, though
reports indicate that militia camps had been abandoned prior
to the offensive. The Second Integrated Brigade reportedly
repulsed FDLR attacks at Nyamilina and Katwageru on May 1 and
May 2. In confidential internal reports, MONUC characterizes
the situation as "a series of tit-for-tat attacks" which have
claimed significantly more than the publicly-reported 15
casualties. North Kivu Governor Eugene Serufuli told
PolCouns May 1 he fears a broader resurgence of FDLR activity
and said he has urged Defense Minister Onusumba to complete
deployment of the Seventh Integrated Brigade to Luberu to try
to deter possible FDLR aggression.
3. (C) South Kivu: During operations in the Kahuzi-Biega
National Park on April 21 against other FDLR positions, MONUC
received reports that five villagers were abducted by a group
of about 50 FDLR during a raid. The following day, a FARDC
patrol counter-raided two suspected FDLR hideouts in Chikowa
and Kambali, killing one FDLR member, wounding another, and
successfully rescuing all hostages. MONUC received
information that the assistant chief of Kigwema village was
killed, allegedly by FDLR elements, on April 25. MONUC
reports several instances of FDLR leaders and members
surrendering and requesting demobilization and repatriation
to Rwanda, perhaps related to increased efforts against the
FDLR.
DOUGHERTY