Ad
Rwanda's capture of Goma in neighbouring DR Congo is likely to prompt a major refugee crisis (Photo: EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid)

Belgium accuses Rwanda of humanitarian 'catastrophe', with spotlight shone on EU mineral deals

Belgium’s foreign minister on Monday (27 January) accused Rwanda of creating a “catastrophic” military and humanitarian situation, after its army captured a major city in neighbouring DR Congo. 

Goma, a city with a population of over one million in eastern DR Congo, was captured by Rwandan forces alongsi...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here

Author Bio

Benjamin Fox is a seasoned reporter and editor, previously working for fellow Brussels publication Euractiv. His reporting has also been published in the Guardian, the East African, Euractiv, Private Eye and Africa Confidential, among others. He heads up the AU-EU section at EUobserver, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Rwanda's capture of Goma in neighbouring DR Congo is likely to prompt a major refugee crisis (Photo: EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid)

Tags

Author Bio

Benjamin Fox is a seasoned reporter and editor, previously working for fellow Brussels publication Euractiv. His reporting has also been published in the Guardian, the East African, Euractiv, Private Eye and Africa Confidential, among others. He heads up the AU-EU section at EUobserver, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ad

Related articles

Ad
Ad