PAPA MUKURU

For those asking me to detail FDLR attacks against Rwanda, here you go.. thx @SamanthaTeta for the thorough breakdown: 1990s 1. 1997-2000 – ALiR (FDLR) launched terror attacks in western & northern Rwanda, killing thousands, mainly genocide survivors & those accused of RPF ties. 2. Oct 29, 1996 – Zairean troops in support of the genocidal forces shelled Cyangugu, killing & wounding civilians. 3. Mar 18, 1997 – They slaughtered the Nyange students. 4. Jan 19, 1998 – ALiR/FDLR ambushed a BRALIRWA bus in Nyamyumba and burned the victims alive. 2010s 1. Jul 15, 2012 – Bombs fired from Goma landed in Gisura & Ruhara villages (Rubavu). 2. Aug 29, 2012 – Bombs hit Mbugangari marketplace, killed Vestine Mukagasana & seriously injured her two-month-old baby. More bombs landed near Grand Barriere & Busasamana village. 3. Nov 3, 2012 – FARDC/FDLR fighters conducted armed reconnaissance at Busasamana. 4. And on Nov 27, 2012 – FDLR attacked Muti village (Rubavu) with 150 fighters in FARDC uniforms, using Congolese IDs & FARDC supplied weapons. 5. Dec 2, 2012 – FDLR attacked Kinigi, killing a Karisoke Research Centre employee. 6. May 24, 2013 – FDLR fired into Rwanda at Bisoke, then withdrew back to DRC. 2020s 7. Mar 19 & 23, 2022 – DRC armed forces shelled Kinigi (Musanze), and Gahunga (Burera), causing casualties & property damage. 8. Jun 10, 2022 – DRC forces fired two 122mm rockets from Bunagana into Nyabigoma (Musanze). 9. 2022-2023 - Sukhoi-25 jets from DRC violated Rwandan airspace. 10. Jan 26 2025 - DRC coalition forces shelled and fired into Rubavu, killing 16 and injuring over 160 civilians.