Blaise Byamungu
Blaise Byamungu is a resident of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, who expressed concerns about the government's absence during the recent occupation of the city by M23 rebels. His comments highlighted the perceived cowardice of the authorities as they failed to defend the city against the advancing rebel forces.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 59,921 | $21,000,000 | 3,802$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,632 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,151 | $2,700,000 | 722$ |
| Totals | 3 | 401,849,829 | 80,704 | $23,715,000 | 4,537$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United Kingdom:
Blaise Byamungu expressed that the authorities had abandoned the city during the M23 takeover.
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Jamaica:
Blaise Byamungu, a resident in Bukavu, commented on the government's inaction during the rebel advance.
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United States:
Blaise Byamungu said the rebels marched into the city that had been abandoned by all the authorities.
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