William Yakutumba
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William Amuri Yakutumba (likely born 1970)[1] is the leader of the National Coalition of the People for the Sovereignty of Congo, an anti-government rebel coalition fighting in the Kivu conflict. Yakutumba has been involved in armed mobilization since 1996, fighting for the Mai-Mai before eventually leading his own group. Yakutumba claims to fight for democracy[3] and against the purported invasion of Rwandophone populations in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]
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General William Yakutumba | |
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Birth name | William Amuri Yakutumba |
Born | likely 1970 (age 53–54)[1] Lubondja, Fizi, Zaire (now DRC) |
Allegiance | Mai-Mai (1996–2003) Mai-Mai Réformé (2007–2011) Mai-Mai Yakutumba (2011–present)[2] CNPSC (2017–present) |
Years of service | 1996–present |
Battles/wars | First Congo War Second Congo War Kivu conflict |
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