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2012 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 4 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2012.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2012

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April

18 April 2012

Appointment as Prime Minister

Matata Ponyo, Augustin · Kinshasa · Prime Minister of DR Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Kabila appoints former finance minister Matata Ponyo to head the government.

May

May 2012

M23 Rebellion Emerges

Makenga, Sultani · North Kivu · M23 Military Leader · Warfare / M23 Rebellion

Becomes a senior commander of the M23 rebellion formed by former CNDP officers who mutiny from the Congolese army.

July

6 July 2012

Capture of Bunagana

Makenga, Sultani · Bunagana · M23 Military Leader · Warfare / M23 Rebellion

Leads M23 forces as the rebellion captures the strategic border town of Bunagana.

November

20 November 2012

Capture of Goma

Makenga, Sultani · Goma · M23 Military Leader · Warfare / M23 Rebellion

Commands M23 forces during their seizure of Goma, the capital of North Kivu.

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