Listed pursuant to paragraphs 7 (c) and 7 (h) of resolution 2293 (2016) as “political and military leaders of Congolese militias, including those receiving support from outside the DRC, who impede the participation of their combatants in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes” and “acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated individual or entity, or acting on behalf of or at the direction of an entity owned or controlled by a designated individual or entity”, as reaffirmed by paragraph 2 of resolution 2688 (2023). As a leader of M23 (CDe.006), he is involved in promulgating and supporting the armed group’s activities. He was promoted in January 2023 to Brigadier for the Congolese Revolutionary Army, the M23 armed branch. He was then appointed chief of staff and deputy to SULTANI MAKENGA (CDi.008), and has validated the planning for every M23 operations in DRC since then. A warrant has been issued by Congolese authorities for his arrest.
Names (2)
Last name/Name
BYAMUNGU
First name/Name
BERNARD
Second name/Name
MAHESHE
Full name/Name
BERNARD MAHESHE BYAMUNGU
Type
Primary name
Description
(1) Brigadier General (2) Deputy Commander of operations and intelligence for M23
Quality
Good quality
Last name/Name
TIGER ONE
Full name/Name
TIGER ONE
Type
AKA (also known as)
Description
(1) Brigadier General (2) Deputy Commander of operations and intelligence for M23
Quality
Low quality
Citizenships (1)
Country
Congo
Addresses (1)
Country
Congo
Birth data (1)
Birthdate
Country
Congo
Historical data
No records
Updated: 19.11.2024. 19:15
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