The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been invaded by Rwanda five times. The first two times (from 1996-1997 and 1998-2003), it led to large, bloody wars that engulfed the whole country and the broader region, drawing in nine African armies. The following two conflicts (2006-2009 and 2012-2013)—in which Rwanda has denied involvement but it has been confirmed by United Nations investigators and independent observers—were limited to a small area along the border in North Kivu province.</p> <p>This time, unfortunately, it’s most likely to be a repeat of 1998.
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