Southern African forces to leave DR Congo

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu. South Africa's deployment was heavily criticised by the public and opposition following the killing of its soldiers.
Southern African Bloc to Withdraw Troops From Congo in Phases
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said on Thursday that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated the mandate of its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo and decided on a "phased withdrawal".
Southern Africa bloc ends military mission in DR Congo
The southern African regional bloc decided Thursday to end its military deployment to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where it lost more than a dozen soldiers in conflict in January.The 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) took the decision at a virtual summit on the conflict in the area that has seen some three decades of unrest and claimed millions of lives.
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi to withdraw troops from conflict-torn DR Congo
Public opposition to their deployment has surged since 14 South African and three Malawian peacekeepers were killed by M23 rebels in January.
Southern African bloc to scale down military presence in Congo
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced an end to the mandate of its military deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and will begin a gradual withdrawal of troops.
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