Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border

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Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border
Traders at the border between Goma and Gisenyi, which are both the same city split by the border
Characteristics
Entities Democratic Republic of the Congo
 Rwanda
Length217 kilometres (135 mi)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda border is a

dividing the cities of Goma/Gisenyi and Bukavu/Cyangugu.[2][3]

Border map from 1965

There was a

heightened tensions between the two countries.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rwanda", The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, 2022-06-13, retrieved 2022-06-16
  2. ^ "Lake Kivu – a time bomb or source of energy?". The New Humanitarian. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  3. ^ "Congolese migrants claim better, safer life in Rwanda". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  4. ^ "Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town". Reuters. 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  5. ^ "DR Congo soldier killed in border clash with Rwandan army". Reuters. 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  6. ^ "Congo, Rwanda accuse each other of fresh cross-border rocket strikes". Reuters. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
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