UN 'failing' in fight against DR Congo rebels

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United Nations operations against Rwandan-Hutu rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been a failure, UN-mandated experts say, reports BBC.
The report, seen by the BBC, says the rebels continue to receive arms supplies and recruit fighters.
It says the UN has failed to stop the illegal trade in minerals and has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.
The report is by the Group of Experts, mandated by the UN to probe violations of the arms embargo in DR Congo.
It states that the UN-backed military operation against Rwandan-Hutu rebels has failed to dismantle the organisation's political and military structure.
Instead, these rebels - some of whose leaders were involved in the Rwandan genocide - have been able to use networks in Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, and overseas in Europe and North America, to bolster their supply of arms and to recruit extra soldiers.
The report says Rwandan fighters continue to enjoy support from senior members of the Congolese military.