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DR Congo: DRC: Authorities must end support for armed group suspected of war crimes
By Amnesty International at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 12 min read
. The Collective of Movements for Change-People’s Defence Forces (CMC-FDP) is a member of the Wazalendo (“patriots” in Swahili), a loose coalition of armed groups that the Congolese army uses as proxy forces in its ongoing fight against the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23). CMC-FDP operates pri
Key takeaway CMC-FDP operates primarily in the Bukombo area of Rutshuru, which is currently controlled by M23.
Why this matters
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the complexities of proxy warfare and the devastating impact on civilians. The use of armed groups like the Collective of Movements for Change-People’s Defence Forces as proxy forces by the Congolese army raises concerns about accountability and the protection of civilians. The fact that CMC-FDP operates with impunity in remote areas, targeting civilians and committing abuses that could amount to war crimes, underscores the need for international actors to pressure the DRC government to cease support for these groups. The DRC government's condemnation of M23 abuses while ignoring similar violence by Wazalendo, including CMC-FDP, suggests a lack of commitment to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian law. As humanitarian organizations and faith-based groups provide aid to affected communities, they must also advocate for an end to support for armed groups and push for accountability and justice for victims of war crimes.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 12 min
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What is this story about? . The Collective of Movements for Change-People’s Defence Forces (CMC-FDP) is a member of the Wazalendo (“patriots” in Swahili), a loose coalition of armed groups that the Congolese army uses as proxy forces in its ongoing fight against the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23). CMC-FDP operates pri
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