Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Nyatura rebels?
Nyatura collaborated with FDLR rebels and the Congolese army to protect Hutu interests.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Mai-Mai groups?
The Mai-Mai are the most prolific recruiters of child soldiers, and are accused of rape and torture.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF/NALU)?
The ADF launched a series of attacks in 2013 against civilians in the DRC.
Battle for control of the DRC: Who are the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR)?
FDLR was formed by Rwandan Hutus linked to the 1994 genocide.
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