APA – Kigali (Rwanda) -The United Nations Security Council announced international sanctions against Bernard Maheshe Byamungu the deputy commander of operations and intelligence of the M23 rebel movement in DRC.
Reports seen by APA Tuesday confirmed that Byamungu is accused of distracting the operations of the UN stabilisation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (monusco).
“Byamungu is one of those who obstruct the participation of Monusco in the operations of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration,” according to the UN Security council.
The M23 spy chief is also accused of participating in promoting and supporting the activities of the armed group.
Byamungu, described by the UN as right-hand man to M23 rebel leader Gen. Sultani Makenga, is accused of perpetrating serious crimes in part of the North Kivu province.
In January 2023, Byamungu was promoted to Brigadier General of the Congolese Revolutionary Army, the armed wing of the M23. He was then appointed chief of staff of Sultani Makenga and has since validated the planning of all operations carried out by the M23 in the DRC.
Belonging to the political or military leadership of Congolese militias, including those which receive support from outside the DRC, the UN affirms that Bernard Maheshe Byamungu is one of those who obstruct the participation of Monusco fighters in the operations of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.
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