DR Congo army parades in capital amid rebel threat
Troops have kicked off a parade on the main road in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, in a show of force as the country battles rebels in the eastern region.
The soldiers wearing red berets while holding AK47s have been seen chanting while being applauded by onlookers on the 30 June Boulevard in the city centre.
Some in the crowd have been heard encouraging the soldiers to go to fight the M23 rebels who have captured the strategic border town of Bunagana.
The rebels have said they will not withdraw from the town unless the government commits to honest talks.
The Congolese government has labelled the group a “terrorist organisation” and accused it of receiving logistical support from Rwanda.
Rwanda has consistently denied any involvement.
source: bbc
