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| General Laurent Nkunda |
Just to mention, I've been watching this story with interest:
Could prove very interesting.
Some random thoughts that spring to mind:
"...the operation would last between 10 and 15 days."
So, in CAT we're probably talking several months, possibly a year then ;)
"FDLR spokesman Calixte Mbarushimana told the BBC that the Rwandan government should talk to them, rather than use force... It's a real pity that Rwanda wants to solve political problems with weapons," he said from his base in France."
Yurs. Hmmm. Surely, when you're a spokesperson for a group called the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, the title in itself might suggest reasons why the leaders of that country might not be entirely willing to give in to your demands? Just a thought. ;)
And, of course, the FDLR have never used weapons to settle their political gripes... they've always sat down with a nice cup of tea and talked about it... ~rolls eyes~
But, more interestingly today:
And notice, between the two articles, a leap in the number of Rwandan troops in DRC from 2,000 to 4,000?
All very interesting.
Still, it does seem like progress is quickly being made towards peace and stability in the region. If that does occur, you have to ask yourself whether it would have occurred if Nkunda hadn't happened to the region? Would it have made international news so quickly? And, if it does work itself out, wouldn't it be nice to know it was done by two co-operating African governments rather than by imposed sanctions and peace talks from other countries? If this all goes the way they're saying it will, that will be quite an achievement indeed.
Watching this space with interest.
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