Directory Entry
Wazalendo ("Patriots") militias
Record grades describe the original compilation. Each channel has separate verification fields; missing evidence is shown explicitly. The compilation date is not a channel verification date.
| Country / Area | DR Congo (North & South Kivu) |
|---|---|
| Channel Type | Pro-government militia coalition |
| Record grade | C Spokesperson only, no channel |
| Legal Status | State-funded (~US$4M/month) |
| Languages | FRSW |
| Spokesperson | Jules Mulumba FR/SWClaimed the killing of M23 spokesman Willy Ngoma (Feb 2026) Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Spokesperson | Héritier Donald Gashegu (CMC-FDP) FRAnswered Amnesty in writing, 16 Jun 2026 Channel verification: Not independently reviewed
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| Notes | Amnesty (Jun 2026) urged Kinshasa to stop backing the CMC-FDP over suspected war crimes; the finance minister put state payments at US$4M a month. Field commanders rejected a "national virtual committee" set up in Kinshasa (Jul 2026). |
Sources
- https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/06/drc-authorities-must-end-support-for-armed-group-suspected-of-war-crimes/
- https://www.mediacongo.net/article-actualite-166076_guerre_dans_l_est_de_la_rdc_des_commandants_wazalendo_rejettent_un_comite_virtuel_national_cree_a_kinshasa.html
- https://plusnews.ug/m23-afc-finally-confirms-lt-col-willy-ngoma-was-killed/?amp=1
Note: All channels above are taken from public reporting and may be outdated or spoofed. Verify independently and consult legal counsel.