Head of regional force tackling east Congo violence resigns - SABC News

The seven countries of the East African Community set up the EACRF military force last April to try to end bloodshedBut its mandate expired last month and EAC leaders have expressed differing views on how it should operate, with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi demanding a more aggressive stance than the peacekeeping mandate proposed by others.

Its commander, Major General Jeff Nyagah, said in a letter dated Thursday he was quitting due to an “aggravated threat” to his safety and a “systematic plan” to frustrate the force’s efforts.In it, Nyagah alleged foreign military contractors were sent to survey his residence in January, placing monitoring devices that forced him to relocate.

He said he was the target of orchestrated “negative media campaigns” that accused the EACRF of being soft on the M23 rebel group, which launched an offensive in east Congo last year.“My security as the Force Commander is not guaranteed,” Nyagah said. “The ongoing frustration has rendered my mission untenable.”

Neither Congo authorities nor the army could be reached for comment. Communications Minister Patrick Muyaya previously acknowledged the presence of foreign military contractors in Congo as “instructors”.Kenya’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that Nyagah had been appointed to a domestic command role.

Congo has been openly critical of the EACRF since the start of the year, accusing it of failing to rein in the M23, and the renewal of its mandate is still under discussion.

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