Listed pursuant to paragraph 7 (c), 7 (d), and 7 (e) of resolution 2293 (2016) as “being 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”; “recruiting or using children in armed conflict in the DRC in violation of applicable international law”; “planning, directing, or committing acts in the DRC that constitute human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law, as applicable, including those acts involving the targeting of civilians, including killing and maiming, rape and other sexual violence, abduction, forced displacement, and attacks on schools and hospitals” 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 extended by resolution 2688 (2023). As a military leader of an armed Congolese militia, MICHEL RUKUNDA is involved in promulgating and supporting the group’s activities.
Names (2)
Last name/Name
RUKUNDA
First name/Name
MICHEL
Full name/Name
MICHEL RUKUNDA
Type
Primary name
Description
Commander and military leader of the armed group Twirwaneho
Last name/Name
MAKANIKA
Full name/Name
MAKANIKA
Type
AKA (also known as)
Description
Commander and military leader of the armed group Twirwaneho
Quality
Low quality
Citizenships (1)
Country
Congo
Addresses (1)
Country
Congo
Birth data (1)
Birthdate
Place
Minembwe, South Kivu
Country
Congo
Historical data
No records
Updated: 29.04.2025. 17:15
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