GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese forces were losing control of the key city of Gom a on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration.
Soldiers fighting for Congo – many of them mercenaries from other nations – were laying down their weapons at the border with Rwanda. Congo’s army seemed to be in disarray, and those at the border appeared disorganized and ill-equipped for fighting.
“It’s like you are fighting without command,” said Jean Marie Ndahambaza, one of the surrendering soldiers.
Armed groups have long vied for control of eastern Congo, which is rich in minerals critical to much
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