Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border
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Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border | |
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Entities | Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwanda |
Length | 217 kilometres (135 mi) |
The border between the countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is 221 kilometers long.[1] Crossing Lake Kivu in its entirety through the Virunga Mountains down to Mount Karisimbi, it divides the cities of Goma/Gisenyi and Bukavu/Cyangugu.[2][3]
There was a brief border clash between the two countries in 2012, which resulted in a few soldiers being killed.[4][5] Additional alleged cross-border shellings happened during a period of heightened tensions between the two countries.[6]
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[edit]- ^ "Rwanda", The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, 13 June 2022, retrieved 16 June 2022
- ^ "Lake Kivu – a time bomb or source of energy?". The New Humanitarian. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Congolese migrants claim better, safer life in Rwanda". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town". Reuters. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "DR Congo soldier killed in border clash with Rwandan army". Reuters. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Congo, Rwanda accuse each other of fresh cross-border rocket strikes". Reuters. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.