The Stream

DR Congo braces for new troop offensive

The Stream examines military intervention in eastern Congo and its potential human cost.

Could sending more troops to eastern DR Congo help the region, or will it worsen an existing humanitarian crisis? UN and Congolese forces have begun a new offensive targeting the Rwandan rebel group FDLR. The last time a similar offensive was launched in 2009, thousands of civilians died and a million Congolese were displaced. What needs to happen for the violence to end? Join the conversation at 1930GMT.

On this episode of The Stream, we speak to:

Gaius Vagheni Kowene @GKowene
Journalist
gaius-kowene.strikingly.com

Malcolm Webb @MalcolmWebb
Correspondent, Al Jazeera English

Jason Stearns @jasonkstearns
Director, Congo Research Group
congosiasa.blogspot.com

Mvemba Dizolele @MvembaDizolele
Writer

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