Alliance of Patriots for a Free and Sovereign Congo
| Alliance of Patriots for a Free and Sovereign Congo Alliance des patriotes pour un Congo libre et souverain (French) | |
|---|---|
| Leader(s) | General Janvier Buingo Karairi |
| Active region(s) | North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
The Alliance of Patriots for a Free and Sovereign Congo (French: Alliance des patriotes pour un Congo libre et souverain), also known by its French initialism APCLS, is an armed rebel group in northeastern DR Congo.[1]
APCLS fighters are primarily of Hunde ethnic origin.[1] They are led by Janvier Buingo Karairi, who is referred to variously as both Colonel[2] and General.[3]
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References
- Long, Nick (January 3, 2013a). "Armed Groups in DRC Agree to Ceasefire". VOA (Goma). Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- AFP (February 7, 2013a). "Armed groups in eastern DR Congo agree to end fighting". AFP (Goma). Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- Long, Nick (March 5, 2013b). "Risk of ‘Ethnic War’ in Eastern Congo Town". VOA (Goma). Retrieved 2013-03-06.
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