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Viewing cable 08KINSHASA944, GOMA UPDATE OCTOBER 28-29: GOMA QUIET, BUT

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08KINSHASA944 2008-10-29 12:17 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Kinshasa
VZCZCXRO7993
OO RUEHBZ RUEHDU RUEHGI RUEHJO RUEHMR RUEHRN
DE RUEHKI #0944/01 3031217
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 291217Z OCT 08
FM AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 8691
INFO RUEHXR/RWANDA COLLECTIVE
RUCNSAD/SOUTHERN AF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHDC
RHMFISS/HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE
RUZEJAA/JAC MOLESWORTH RAF MOLESWORTH UK
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KINSHASA 000944 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM MOPS PREF KPKO CG
SUBJECT:   GOMA UPDATE OCTOBER 28-29: GOMA QUIET, BUT 
            TENSE; MONUC IMPLEMENTS "GOMA DEFENSE LINE" 
 
1.  (SBU) Summary: Fighting has resumed the morning of October 29 
near Kibumba.  On October 28, approximately 200 CNDP troops entered 
the Virunga Forest, although it was uncertain whether they were 
headed south towards Goma or west to link up with other CNDP forces 
near Sake.  There are conflicting reports as to whether CNDP or 
MONUC occupy Rutshuru, although it is clear that FARDC forces have 
fled the town.  MONUC has implemented its "Goma defense line," 
designed to prevent CNDP access to the city on the main 
thoroughfares.  MONUC admits that, because of the terrain, it would 
be impossible to prevent some nighttime CNDP infiltration into Goma. 
 End summary. 
 
CNDP Troop Movements 
-------------------- 
 
2.  (SBU) As of 10:00am on October 29, the military situation was 
relatively calm in North Kivu, although there has been some fighting 
around Kibumba.  MONUC and FARDC remain in control of the town, 
which is the southernmost location where active fighting has 
occurred.  MONUC reported that CNDP forces managed to go around 
Kibumba at one point on October 28, but MONUC helicopter gunships 
stopped their advance.  Fighting resumed the morning of October 29 
when MONUC attack helicopters cleared CNDP positions around Kibumba, 
with FARDC elements moving in to occupy the positions. 
 
3.  (SBU) There have been no further sightings of CNDP forces in the 
Virunga Forest.  On October 28, small groups of CNDP forces, not 
larger than 30 troops each, moved into the thick forest.  Total 
numbers were 200.  It was unclear whether these troops were moving 
south or west.  Southward movement could indicate the intent to 
infiltrate Goma, perhaps under the guise of IDP's.  Westward 
movement could indicate the intent to link up with CNDP forces near 
Sake.  MONUC and NGO's reported that CNDP troops had built up their 
numbers around Sake and north towards Katchanga. 
 
Situation in Rutshuru Unclear 
----------------------------- 
 
4.  (SBU) There were conflicting reports on October 28 as to whether 
MONUC or CNDP actually controlled Rutshuru town.  The FARDC clearly 
retreated from the town, supposedly after it roughed up some of the 
local population and humanitarians.  One contact described the 
situation in Rutshuru as "hell," with NGO staff bunkered down inside 
buildings with gunfire everywhere. 
 
5.  (SBU) Later on October 28, some NGO staff attempted to evacuate 
to Beni in a convoy, but angry FARDC soldiers, throwing rocks at the 
convoy, prevented this, forcing the convoy to return to Rutshuru. 
FARDC also blocked a MONUC patrol sent to escort the NGO staff. 
Currently, there appears to be both MONUC and CNDP forces in 
Rutshuru in a quasi-standoff.  MONUC stated that it does not have 
the necessary forces to remove the CNDP from the town. 
 
6.  (SBU) In a military brief to humanitarian organizations, MONUC 
advised aid workers to inform their staff outside of Goma to remain 
indoors for the moment and not to attempt to evacuate to Goma or 
elsewhere.  MONUC noted that, in the current situation, it had to 
prioritize ongoing combat operations and would not have the 
resources to escort humanitarian staff. 
 
MONUC Activates "Goma Defense Line" 
---------------------------------- 
 
7.  (SBU) On October 28, MONUC activated its "Goma defense line." 
This defense comprises 2-3 companies outside of Goma at Monigi 
(between Goma and Kibumba), the Mugunga barrier (between Goma and 
Sake), and Rosayo (between Sake and Kimoka).  These positions cover 
high speed avenues of approach to Goma.  MONUC has transferred a 
platoon from Beni to reinforce these positions, and it is seeking 
additional support from around the DRC. 
 
8.  (SBU) MONUC admits that it would be impossible to stop all CNDP 
infiltration into Goma from the north, as the forest spills into a 
rocky lava field followed by banana plantations leading right up to 
the city limits.  Particularly at night, given MONUC's limited 
manpower and night vision capability, CNDP could easily slip through 
MONUC lines. 
 
9.  (SBU) Comment:  One of MONUC's three "holy grails," the Rutshuru 
town, has apparently fallen or is in real danger of falling into 
CNDP hands.  MONUC publicly claims it will undertake an operation to 
dislodge the CNDP from Rumangabo and clear the road to Rutshuru, but 
it is unclear where the necessary resources will come from.  If 
MONUC remains alongside CNDP forces in Rumangabo and Rutshuru, it 
 
KINSHASA 00000944  002 OF 002 
 
 
risks becoming involved in an urban conflict.  End comment. 
 
BROCK