Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
May 01, 2026
May 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary by Brian G. Karamuka in its Terrorism Monitor:
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Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Executive Summary:
* The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly relying on foreign contractors and mercenary networks to bolster the operational capacity of its armed forces, particularly in countering the advancing March 23 Movement (M23) . . .
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Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Executive Summary:
* The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly relying on foreign contractors and mercenary networks to bolster the operational capacity of its armed forces, particularly in countering the advancing March 23 Movement (M23) . . .