In a post on X, Makolo dismissed the claims published by the British newspaper, noting that the article's content was unsurprising given the authors' history.
The story was written by two journalists, including Michela Wrong, who is known for publishing narratives that discredit Rwanda.
Published on February 7, 2025, the article alleges that more than 600 Rwandan soldiers have died in eastern DRC while fighting alongside M23 against FARDC. However, the authors provided no evidence to support the claims.
Makolo pointed out that one of the major flaws in the article is the lack of credible sources, with all quoted individuals reportedly choosing to remain anonymous.
"All anonymous sources and conjecture. Ridiculous of the Guardian to build a story with no story. 'We hear that….' Not surprising given one of the authors wrote a whole book based on rumours. Pathetic," Makolo wrote on Friday.
She added, "There is a real story to be told about the people of this region and our desire for peace and progress - but that's too much to ask of the Guardian and these heartless armchair hacks."
Although Makolo did not explicitly name the author of the book, many linked her remarks to Michela Wrong, who previously published a book targeting Rwanda and its leadership.
Rwanda has frequently been accused of supporting M23, with the Congolese government calling for sanctions against Kigali. However, Rwanda has consistently denied these allegations, instead accusing the DRC of collaborating with the FDLR, an armed group composed of individuals responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda has presented evidence to support its claims, asserting that FDLR fighters are actively engaged in the ongoing conflict alongside the Congolese army.
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