DR Congo Army In Disarray? Soldiers "Flee" Battle Zone, Sentenced To Death | Firstpost Africa

As DR Congo's army fights the M23 rebels in the east, it is simultaneously facing other major challenges. The DR Congo army is reportedly in disarray. There are increasing reports of soldiers fleeing the battlefield. A military court in DR Congo has sentenced 25 soldiers to death for "fleeing" the enemy and violating orders. Earlier, in May, 8 officers were sentenced to death for "cowardice". For over two years, Congo's army has been fighting Tutsi-led M23 rebels, who are reportedly backed by Rwanda. But while the M23 rebels have gained more ground in the North Kivu province in recent weeks, the DR Congo military struggles to contain the fighting and the advance. Why are DR Congo's soldiers fleeing the battlefield? Watch this video for details.

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