The RCD-Goma on Thursday denied that the leaders of a new rebel movement, known as the Front populaire pour la liberation du Congo (FPLC), have defected from the movement. “They have never been part of us,” RCD security and intelligence chief Bizima Karaha told IRIN. “I think this group has a connection with former Mobutu generals.” Uganda also denied any connection with the new group. According to some reports, Uganda was allegedly backing the FPLC - which is thought to be based in Province Orientale - against Rwanda and RCD-Goma. However army spokesman Pheneas Katirima added: “We have heard about this particular group’s intention to liberate Congo and we wish them success because we believe it is the duty of the Congolese to liberate themselves.”
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