Bertrand Bisimwa
Bertrand Bisimwa is a prominent leader of the March 23 Movement (M23), a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has been involved in ongoing conflict against the Congolese government since 2021. He has been a key figure in the military and political strategies of the M23 and was recently sentenced to death in absentia by the Congolese authorities in August 2024, prompting the government to offer a substantial reward for his capture.
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Burundi:
Bertrand Bisimwa, president of the M23, announces the withdrawal of troops from Uvira.
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United Kingdom:
M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa said on Wednesday that the withdrawal was 'under way.'
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France:
Bertrand Bisimwa stated that the movement demands protection for Uvira from violence and remilitarization.
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Burundi:
During a press conference, AFC/M23 deputy coordinator Bertrand Bisimwa stated that they have no intention of attacking Burundi.
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Cameroon:
Bertrand Bisimwa is the political leader of the M23 and is involved in discussions with the government regarding ceasefire mechanisms and prisoner release.
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Guyana:
M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa told Reuters it would investigate but the report could be a 'smear campaign'.
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Tanzania:
M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa told Reuters it would investigate but the report could be a 'smear campaign'.
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Canada:
Bertrand Bisimwa is an M23 leader who stated that the declaration is about empowering the state rather than withdrawal.
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Tanzania:
Bertrand Bisimwa, the leader of M23, stated that the group still recognized Kinshasa as the administrator of national exams.
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Tanzania:
M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa stated that the group would look into the allegations and publish the findings.
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