Senior M23 commander killed in Eastern DR Congo drone strike
## Security Update: M23 Rebel Group Impact
Security Update: M23 Rebel Group Impact
Lieutenant-Colonel Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, was killed in a drone strike early Tuesday near Rubaya in North Kivu province. The strike, confirmed by multiple sources, occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. and represents a significant impact on the rebel movement amidst ongoing ceasefire efforts.
The attack was conducted by Congolese army drones targeting an area near Rubaya, a critical coltan-mining town responsible for approximately 15% of the global supply. Several rebel officials were reportedly killed in the operation.
Prior to the strike, M23 political spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka accused the Kinshasa government of ceasefire violations, alleging indiscriminate bombings that resulted in civilian casualties in Rubaya. The rebel group issued a statement condemning these actions.
Lieutenant-Colonel Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, was killed in a drone strike early Tuesday near Rubaya in North Kivu province.
Willy Ngoma was under European Union sanctions since December 2022 for his role as the M23 spokesperson. In 2023, he was designated by the United States for alleged involvement in human rights violations, including killings and sexual violence.
Sources: Additional information provided by various agencies.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
