SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) is an active regional peacekeeping mission operated by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1]
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SADC Mission in the DRC | |
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Misheni ya SADC nchini Kongo (Swahili) | |
Active | 15 December 2023 – present |
Countries | |
Allegiance | SADC |
Role | Armed peacekeeping |
Part of | SADC Standby Brigade |
Engagements | M23 offensive (2022–present) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Monwabisi Dyakopu |
Aircraft flown | |
Helicopter | Atlas Oryx |
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Operation Thiba includes soldiers from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi. They will replace a United Nations force in the DRC for 25 years and a year-old East African Community deployment.[2]