The main Hutu rebel group has now split into two factions: the CNDD of Leonard Nyangoma and the CNDD/FDD of Jean-Bosco Ndayikengurukiye. FDD lost most of its rear bases in the eastern DRC when Kabila came to power and pushed the rebels into western Tanzania. They operate from in and around the refugee camps. The FDD have again found rear bases in the eastern Congo and are helping Kabila's troops against the RCD.
This Hutu faction-led by Leonard Nyangoma-which stages most of its attacks on Burundi villages from bases inside Tanzania, is perhaps Pierre Buyoya's biggest threat. The FDD (CNDD's armed wing) has been recently battling government troops in the provinces of Makamba, Ruyigi and Rutana. The CNDD/FDD has accused the international community of ignoring the massacre of more than 100 civilians allegedly by the Tutsi-dominated army, in Ruyigi province on April 10, 1999. Another CNDD/FDD leader, Jerome Ndiho, based in Brussels, says his faction won't participate in the peace process, although he's been invited to do so. But Nyangoma has indicated his willingness to talk. Nyangoma is generally recognized as the CNDD/FDD leader, while the harder-line Ndiho is seen as something of a splintered rogue.
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