Congo (Kinshasa) Government Forces Launch Airstrikes as Tensions Rise Again Before Negotiations
On the 11th local time, reporters from the Central Station learned that the Congolese government forces recently deployed Su-25 fighter jets to carry out airstrikes in the Minembwe area and surrounding regions of South Kivu Province in eastern Congo (DRC), dropping multiple bombs. This area has been under the continuous military operations of the Congolese government forces for the past few months.
The anti-government armed group "M23 Movement" stated that the attacks have resulted in casualties and property damage, leading to the displacement of civilians, and called this act a "serious provocation."
This airstrike occurred on the eve of a new round of peace negotiations. According to the arrangement, both parties will resume negotiations on April 14, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on humanitarian access issues in the conflict areas. (Central Station Reporter Zhou Tao)
Congolese government forces conducted airstrikes using Su-25 aircraft in Minembwe and surrounding areas of South Kivu on April 11, 2026. The M23 rebel group reported casualties and property damage, labeling the strikes as a serious provocation. This military action occurred just before the resumption of peace negotiations set for April 14, 2026, in Geneva, focusing on humanitarian access in conflict areas.
- Congolese government forces conducted airstrikes using Su-25 aircraft.
- The airstrikes occurred in Minembwe and surrounding areas of South Kivu.
- The M23 rebel group reported casualties and property damage due to the strikes.
- The airstrikes are described as a serious provocation by the M23 group.
- The attacks took place before a new round of peace negotiations scheduled for April 14, 2026.