South Sudan Troops Deploy to Eastern Congo

Troops from South Sudan have been dispatched to eastern Congo to assist in the conflict with M23 rebels. The soldiers are part of a regional force from the East African Community, which also includes troops from Uganda, Burundi, and Kenya. This intervention aims to uphold a ceasefire and establish 'buffer zones' between the rebels and the Congolese army, although violence continues in the region.

Aline Ushindi, along with her baby Nadine, speaks about the harrowing experience of fleeing the conflict. She describes living in a camp for three weeks after escaping the shelling and explosions caused by the M23 attack. Aline and her family faced hunger, fear, and the loss of their home, but she remains hopeful for a return when the fighting ceases.

Ushindi Maniraguha and her sister Anuarite recount their experience of enduring the conflict and fleeing with their family. They detail the chaos and fear they faced, along with the struggles of living in a camp with limited resources. Ushindi expresses distress at witnessing her siblings suffering from hunger and feeling neglected by society.

Marie Ndimanya shares her story of fleeing the conflict with her children, forced to leave behind their home in Rugari due to the approaching violence. She expresses frustration at the continuous cycle of conflict and broken peace agreements, highlighting the toll it takes on innocent civilians.

Lazare Mbavu recounts the chaos and devastation caused by the conflict, emphasizing the fear and suffering experienced by the displaced civilians. He expresses despair at the situation and questions the reasons behind the ongoing conflict that has resulted in the suffering of the Congolese people.