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Congolese military officer and warlord
Laurent Nkunda Mihigo (born Laurent Nkundabatware; February 2, 1967) is a Congolese former military officer and warlord who operated in the North Kivu
Laurent_Nkunda
Congolese rebel group
the Congo during the Kivu conflict. Established on 26 July 2006 by Laurent Nkunda in North Kivu Province, the CNDP emerged as the immediate successor
National Congress for the Defence of the People
National_Congress_for_the_Defence_of_the_People
Surname list
Nkunda is a Congolese and Rwandan surname. Notable people with the name include: Elizabeth Nkunda Batenga, Tanzanian politician Laurent Nkunda (1967),
Nkunda
Armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
army, supported by the United Nations, and Tutsi militia under General Laurent Nkunda. The fighting, which began on October 25, uprooted 250,000 civilians
2008_Nord-Kivu_campaign
Name list
screenwriter Laurent Laplante (1934–2017), Canadian journalist, essayist and detective writer Laurent Mauvignier (born 1967), French writer Laurent Nkunda, Congolese
Laurent_(name)
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
these two forces, rebel Tutsi forces, formerly under the command of Laurent Nkunda, became the dominant opposition to the government forces. The United
Kivu_conflict
Provincial capital and city in North Kivu, DR Congo
mixage entre FARDC et éléments de Laurent Nkunda" [Goma: towards the mix between FARDC and elements of Laurent Nkunda]. Radio Okapi (in French). 2007-01-05
Goma
Rebel movement faction
instituted a reign of terror. Laurent Nkunda was an officer in the RCD-Goma. In 2003, with the official end of that war, Nkunda joined the new integrated
Rally for Congolese Democracy–Goma
Rally_for_Congolese_Democracy–Goma
General Laurent Nkunda. DRC officials reported that two government soldiers were killed in the fighting. According to The Independent, Nkunda, who is
2006 Democratic Republic of the Congo general election
2006_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo_general_election
Territory in North Kivu, DR Congo
between government troops and rebels led by Laurent Nkunda, with an estimated 250,000 people made homeless. Nkunda claimed his CNDP forces were protecting
Rutshuru_Territory
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
army against the FDLR and the rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, a previously Rwandan-backed Tutsi warlord. Nkunda was arrested by Rwandan troops. However, in
Joseph_Kabila
Branch of the Armed Forces of DR Congo
dissident general Laurent Nkunda. A hastily negotiated verbal agreement in Rwanda saw three government FAC brigades integrated with Nkunda's former ANC 81st
Land Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Land_Forces_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
1998–2003 war in central Africa
Rwanda allegedly supported the continuing rebellion of General Nkunda in Congo. Nkunda was, however, arrested by Rwandan police in 2009. The DRC sought
Second_Congo_War
Rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
support from the Rwandan government. Initial backing dates to 2003, when Laurent Nkunda, a former Tutsi rebel affiliated with the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)
March_23_Movement
City in the northeastern DR Congo
Kisangani; this is believed to be the work of those under the command of Laurent Nkunda. By the time a peace agreement was signed in 2002, the town was under
Kisangani
Military forces of the DR Congo
dissident general Laurent Nkunda. A hastily negotiated verbal agreement in Rwanda saw three government FAC brigades integrated with Nkunda's former ANC 81st
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Armed_Forces_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
American film director
The film includes an interview with former Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and other key players in the Congolese power struggle. Reporter premiered
Eric_Daniel_Metzgar
Region
First Congo War 1996–1997 and Second Congo War 1998–2003 Kivu Conflict (Laurent Nkunda Rebellion) Kenya has enjoyed relatively stable governance. However,
East_Africa
Bilateral relations
included a major rebellion from 2005 to 2009, led by Congolese Tutsi Laurent Nkunda, as well as the a rebellion carried out by the March 23 Movement (M23)
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda relations
Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo–Rwanda_relations
Country in Central Africa
which Kabila won, and in December 2006 he was sworn in as president. Laurent Nkunda, a member of Rally for Congolese Democracy–Goma, defected along with
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Congo War in 2003 because of Laurent Nkunda's Rwandan-backed CNDP rebels challenging President Joseph Kabila's government. Nkunda claimed that he was protecting
Eastern Congo offensives (2009–2012)
Eastern_Congo_offensives_(2009–2012)
Rebel group in the DR Congo
prompting a sharp rebuke by the government of Rwanda. Prior to this, Gen. Laurent Nkunda had split from the government, taking Banyamulenge (ethnic Tutsis in
Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda
Democratic_Forces_for_the_Liberation_of_Rwanda
Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
during raids. On 19 August 2003, DRC government decree 019/2003 offered Laurent Nkunda the rank of Brigadier General and command of the new Congo Government's
North_Kivu
United Nations peacekeeping force in DRC
force. In June 2004, Bukavu, South Kivu was occupied by rebel general Laurent Nkunda. A military observer was killed. The 1,000 MONUC troops could only protect
MONUSCO
Provincial capital of South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
General Laurent Nkunda. About 16,000 women were raped on a single weekend after Nkunda told his troops "This city is yours for three days." Nkunda was later
Bukavu
President of Rwanda since 2000
included a major rebellion from 2005 to 2009, led by Congolese Tutsi Laurent Nkunda, as well as the a rebellion carried out by the March 23 Movement (M23)
Paul_Kagame
often become oriented around ethnic local militias known as "Mai-Mai". Laurent Nkunda with other soldiers from RCD-Goma who were integrated into the army
History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
History_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Chiefdom in Masisi Territory, North Kivu
mixage entre FARDC et éléments de Laurent Nkunda" [Goma: towards the mix between FARDC and elements of Laurent Nkunda]. Radio Okapi (in French). 2007-01-05
Bashali_Chiefdom
M23 rebel offensive in the DR Congo
agreement, which was negotiated after the arrest of CNDP leader General Laurent Nkunda, included provisions for prisoner releases, CNDP's transformation into
M23_campaign_(2022–present)
Nigerian head of state (1976–79; 1999–2007)
separate meetings with DRC president Joseph Kabila and rebel leader Laurent Nkunda. During the Zimbabwean election of July 2013, Obasanjo headed a delegation
Olusegun_Obasanjo
Congolese military officer (1978–2014)
Bukavu in 2004. The city had been invaded by troops commanded by General Laurent Nkunda and Colonel Jules Mutebutsi. After his military triumph in Bukavu, Félix
Mamadou_Ndala
resurgence of President Kabila. Rwanda was allegedly preparing to reinstate Laurent Nkunda to a high-ranking post within M23 to restore unity and public favor
Timeline of the M23 campaign (2025)
Timeline_of_the_M23_campaign_(2025)
Belgian conservationist (born 1970)
broker an agreement between the Congolese government and rebel leader Laurent Nkunda to spare the mountain gorilla sector of the park from the ongoing civil
Emmanuel_de_Merode
Chiefdom in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu
"D.R. Congo: Arrest Laurent Nkunda For War Crimes". Human Rights Watch. 2006-02-01. Retrieved 2023-07-27. "Congo rebel leader Nkunda arrested in Rwanda
Bwito_Chiefdom
City in Western Province, Rwanda
provisional government was based in the city. Gisenyi is the city where Laurent Nkunda — accused by the United Nations of having led an army that illegally
Gisenyi
Niobium mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
off its ownership in the Somikivu joint venture. In December 2005, Laurent Nkunda's soldiers were pushed out of the Lueshe mine by ex-Mai Mai Colonel She
Lueshe_mine
Territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide) and militias formerly led by Laurent Nkunda. These groups have displaced significant portions of the population
Walikale_Territory
2012–2013 conflict in the DRC
last six months are wrong." Democratic Republic of the Congo portal Laurent Nkunda South Africa deploys troops to DR Congo: News Archived 24 June 2013
M23_rebellion_(2012–2013)
Rwandan war criminal (born 1973)
the UPC, he returned to North Kivu, his home province, and joined Laurent Nkunda's National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP). As of April
Bosco_Ntaganda
Groupement capital and village in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nyiragongo. Deadly battles between the government military and forces led by Laurent Nkunda led thousands of residents of Sake to flee in August 2006. On 25 November
Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sake,_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Congolese patrol ranger and conservationist
murdered by rebels such as the Mai Mai and the forces of General Laurent Nkunda. However, Nkunda signed a ceasefire in February 2007 with the government in
Augustin_Kambale
Congolese military officer and former police chief (born 1962)
Congolese air force, was sent in Goma to negotiate with CNDP commander Laurent Nkunda. The talks were moved on 31 December to Kigali, where they were facilitated
John_Numbi
Congolese military officer
Territory. When the CNDP fractured in 2009, Mboneza sided with CNDP leader Laurent Nkunda alongside several other officers including Sultani Makenga. The CNDP
Yusuf_Mboneza
Day of the year
Islands 1967 – Artūrs Irbe, Latvian ice hockey player and coach 1967 – Laurent Nkunda, Congolese general 1968 – Kenny Albert, American sportscaster 1968 –
February_2
FARDC 891st Battalion soldiers who were allied with renegade General Laurent Nkunda and not under central command authority occupied a primary school, which
Human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Human_rights_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
leader Movement War Laurent-Désiré Kabila Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo First Congo War Laurent Nkunda Rwandan Defence Forces
List_of_guerrillas
confrontation in 2007 between government forces and troops of Tutsi general Laurent Nkunda culminated in another major confrontation in the eastern province of
Sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sexual_violence_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Bilateral relations
head of the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP), Laurent Nkunda against allegations of war crimes at a military tribunal in Rwanda.
Canada–Democratic Republic of the Congo relations
Canada–Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo_relations
Place in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
2007, it was the scene of fighting between the forces of rebel general Laurent Nkunda and the army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese
Karuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Karuba,_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Territory in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
deserted the movement, including General Laurent Nkunda, a Tutsi from Rutshuru Territory. Later that December, Nkunda and several RCD leaders created a new
Masisi_Territory
American writer (born 1976)
the report, the Rwandan government arrested the leader of the CNDP, Laurent Nkunda, and struck a peace deal with the Congolese government. In 2010, Stearns
Jason_Stearns
Chiefdom in Nyiragongo Territory, North Kivu
National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP), commanded by Laurent Nkunda, into the national army. This strategy led to the formation of six mixed
Bukumu_Chiefdom
French photographer and photojournalist
childbirth in Africa. Awarded for her portrait of Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda (Tutsi rebel officer of the army of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Bénédicte_Kurzen
in 2008. The report also alleged that Rwanda was supplying General Laurent Nkunda with "military equipment, the use of Rwandan banks, and allow[ing] the
Human_rights_in_Rwanda
Capital and urban center in Bashali Chiefdom, North Kivu
Disenchanted by the outcome, a faction of discontented members spearheaded by Laurent Nkunda broke away from the RCD and formed the National Congress for the Defense
Kitchanga
Town in North Kivu in the DRC
rehabilitate the mining equipment. Smuggling of pyrochlore by rebels under Laurent Nkunda is said to take place across the border into Rwanda. There are approximately
Rutshuru
insurgents). During a November 2008 interview with Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, he disclosed that a band of his rebels refer to themselves as the "Group
Che Guevara in popular culture
Che_Guevara_in_popular_culture
Machine, The Independent, June 3, 2004 "DRC: Interview with rebel general Laurent Nkunda", IRIN, September 2, 2006 "DRC: UN preliminary report rules out genocide
2000s in history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
2000s_in_history_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Congolese general (born 1945)
Ituri. Kayembe visited Goma in September 2007 and called on members of Laurent Nkunda's rebel forces to join the FARDC's integration process, with the support
Dieudonné_Kayembe
Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma Kisula Ngoy Bernadette Ngoyisa Lukeni lua Nimi Laurent Nkunda Kavidi Wivine N'Landu Shabani Nonda Mayinga N'Seka Dituabanza Nsumbu
List of people related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
List_of_people_related_to_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
Territory in South Kivu, DR Congo
plateaus of Kalehe by 2008. PARECO's primary objective was to combat Laurent Nkunda's CNDP forces, often receiving support from certain elements within the
Kalehe_Territory
American journalist and filmmaker
has traveled to locations throughout the world. Kauffman interviewed Laurent Nkunda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lived with immigrants at a
Casey_Kauffman
Kenya and US registered charitable organisation
controlled by rebel fighters loyal to renegade Congolese army general Laurent Nkunda. After worldwide publicity about the deaths of the gorillas was generated
WildlifeDirect
National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP) and its founder, Laurent Nkunda, is arrested by the government of Rwanda. UN peacekeepers report unsettled
2009 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
2009_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
United Nations resolution adopted in 2007
Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), ex-FAR/Interahamwe and the dissident militia of Laurent Nkunda, lay down their arms and engage voluntarily, without delay or preconditions
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1794
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1794
1994 Rwandan genocide. January 23 - National Congress and Tutsi leader Laurent Nkunda is arrested in Rwanda. May 13 - The Democratic Forces for the Liberation
2009_in_Rwanda
Congolese rebel leader (1960–2014)
Munyamulenge from South Kivu Province. On 26 May 2004 Mutebutsi together with Laurent Nkunda captured the city of Bukavu. Both were soldiers in the military of the
Jules_Mutebutsi
could impose. In September 2008, with continued fighting between the Laurent Nkunda's CNDP militia and FARDC in South Kivu, Kalume called on the United Nations
Denis_Kalume_Numbi
Congolese military officer
06KINSHASA1846: North Kivu Update: FARDC Launches Failed Offensive On Nkunda Positions Archived 2013-06-14 at the Wayback Machine, Monday, December 11
Gabriel_Amisi_Kumba
International tennis competition
Habiyambere 6 0 6 1 2 Marsel İlhan Olivier Nkunda 6 1 6 0 3 Barış Ergüden / Ergün Zorlu Dieu-Donne Habiyambere / Olivier Nkunda 6 0 6 1
2009 Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group III
2009_Davis_Cup_Europe/Africa_Zone_Group_III
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lorena, LAURENA means "of Laurentum."Â
Male
Swedish
Short form of Latin Laurentinus, LAURENS means "of Laurentum." In use by the Dutch, Danish and Swedish.
Male
English
English form of French Laurent, LAURENCE means "of Laurentum."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
Crowned with Laurels; The Laurel Tree; Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory; From Laurentian; The Bay; Laurel Plant
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
From Laurentum; Crowned with Laurel; The Bay; Laurel Plant
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Jamaican, Latin
The Laurel Tree; Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory; Laurel; Man from Laurentium; Crowned with Laurel; Of Laurentum; Crowned with Lau
Boy/Male
Latin French
Laurel.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Latin
Crowned with Laurels; The Laurel Tree; Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory; Old Name with Many Variants; Laurel
Male
French
French form of Roman Latin Laurentius, LAURENT means "of Laurentum."
Girl/Female
French American Latin English
Laurel.
Female
French
Diminutive form of French Laure ("laurel"), LAURETTE means "little laurel tree."
Male
Swedish
Swedish form of Latin Laurens, LAURES means "of Laurentum."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Laura, Laurel, Loralie, Lauren
The Laurel
Laura, Laurel, Loralie, Lauren
Girl/Female
French American English Latin
Laurel.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lauren, LAURYN means "of Laurentum."
Female
Italian
Italian diminutive form of Latin Laura ("laurel"), LAURETTA means "little laurel tree."
Male
English
Unisex form of English Laurence, LAUREN means "of Laurentum."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lauren, LAURENE means "of Laurentum."
Boy/Male
British, English
Form of Lauren; From the Place of Laurel Trees
Boy/Male
Russian
laurel'.
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
LAURENT NKUNDA
v. i.
To lament.
a.
Crowned, or decked, with laurel.
n.
An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.
imp. & p. p.
of Laureate
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Laureate
v. i.
To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at the English universities.
imp. & p. p.
of Lament
a.
Barking.
a.
Crowned with laurel, or with a laurel wreath; laureate.
n.
Laurel.
n.
Spurge laurel.
a.
Shutting; confining; drawing together; as, a claudent muscle.
n.
One crowned with laurel; a poet laureate.
n.
Alt. of Manrent
n.
Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Lament
a.
Having no parent, or no acknowledged parent.
n.
The ketone of lauric acid.
n.
A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; -- especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.
n.
That which produces; cause; source; author; begetter; as, idleness is the parent of vice.