Those who fled surrendered following the capture of Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, by the M23 armed group in the early hours of January 27, 2025.
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga confirmed this to the French news agency AFP on January 27, 2025.
'More than 120 FARDC and Wazalendo fighters came this morning; we disarmed them just like we have done for many others in the past years,' Brig Gen Rwivanga said.
He explained that the men were received near the Rwandan town of Gisenyi, adjacent to the embattled city of Goma. The Rwandan government has made arrangements for their temporary accommodation.
While the FARDC soldiers and Wazalendo fighters crossed into Rwanda, fighting persisted in parts of Goma between M23 fighters and those who refused to surrender.
Additionally, Brig Gen Rwivanga revealed that FARDC, Wazalendo, and FDLR forces shelled Rwandan soil killing five civilians and injuring around 35 in Rubavu District.
However, RDF intercepted some of fired rockets.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/over-120-fardc-and-wazalendo-fighters-seek-refuge-in-rwanda
