Bernard Maheshe Byamungu

Bernard Maheshe Byamungu is a leader of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for his controversial stance and being sanctioned by the U.N. Security Council for human rights abuses. Recently, he gained media attention for his remarks in Bukavu, where he declared the need to 'clean up' the disarray left by the previous regime as his group advanced into the city amidst significant local support.