Part 7/9:
Despite the increasing violence and international condemnation, there have been limited effective responses from the global community. The UK recently announced sanctions against Rwanda, but the overall international response appears inadequate for addressing the larger geopolitical dimensions of the conflict.
Locally, there is a growing acknowledgment of shared grievances between the Congolese government and former President Joseph Kabila, who may be attempting to leverage the chaos to regain power rather than actively seeking a resolution to the ongoing conflict.