M23 rebel leader Sultani Makenga fuels violence in eastern DR Congo

M23 rebel leader Sultani Makenga is at the center of renewed violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His group has captured significant territory in the east, leading to thousands of deaths and escalating tensions with Rwanda. Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has a long history of conflict, having fought in both Rwanda and DR Congo. He rose through the ranks of various armed groups and became a prominent figure in the M23 rebellion, which claims to protect Tutsi rights. Recent fighting has intensified, with accusations of Rwandan support for M23. Makenga remains largely out of public view, focusing on strategy while facing a death sentence in absentia from Congolese authorities.