The Real Rebels of Congo: Searching for Joseph Kony and M23 (Full Documentary)
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo is now home to more than a dozen militant groups, factions of the national army, and scores of rebel combatants. We rode along with US Special Forces and followed the path of Kony and the LRA into the jungle. In the process we learned that the greatest threat to regional security were rebels that no one wanted to talk about: M23.
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I love how VICE always sends some interviewer that looks like a sophomore in high school to such intense situations as these.
he was in kosovo too
you must watch Thomas in Senegal watching Goat wrestling
Thomas does a great job of living in the moment....I think his awkwardness helps breaks down usual walls that people may have from outsiders.
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What? A vice reporter openly admitting their dislike of the UN?
Old Vice. Don't get me wrong I still think Vice are one of the better media outlets but they're not what they used to be.
UN is a joke. It's a branch of superpowers to take advantage of the world. Most UN military members are just contractors dressed in military uniform looking for minerals.
isnt vice owned by a literal nazi
@Peter Goezinya I agree whilst the UN doesnt achieve it's intended goal all the time it does help sometimes
@@zibobatoua7988 also you must be talking about pmcs becuase there are alot more pmcs in places like these than actual un soldiers.
Didn't know iDubbz worked as a Vice Reporter
Production haha
idubbz isn't a dipshit communist type
Production Why did i know that im going to read this 😂
Fan mail unboxing gave him a ticket to africa.
You forgot a B
I will not scroll into the comments section. I will not scroll into the comments section. I will not...
Aaaaaand you did!
Jsidhu762 Too many inbred brits huh.
gary Tait lol retarded uk education system.
yeah they suck dude
Mars
No ! YOU FOOL, YOUV' DOOMED US ALL !!
I see a lot of hatred for this reporter. I must say he is actually one of the better ones for Vice.
Ikr he is just such a sweetheart
Jooply X Harrington not really a compliment 😂
agreed
I love all of the vice reporters. They all have their little thing about them I like lol
@@isaiahmccoy9419 and yet here you are, watching a VICE production
re-watching this 8 years after it came out. A little shocked that there were like 20 ads on an 8 year old 50 minute doc.
YOU TUBE red or premium subscription is the solution for your ads problem
Thats because of CZcams, not because of Vice
in the back of a UN tank: "ahh yeah so i don't really like the UN.."
The Dude did not abide that's for sure. Never piss on your rides esprit de corps.
Not a tank
The UN is a joke tho.
This sucks because when an African rebel group wins a civil war the leader often sets up with good intentions but later devolves into a dictator no better than the last although hopefully this vicious cycle will cease.
Edit: not all the time but very often.
Absolute power, corrupts absolutely.
Well intentioned thoughts don't hold well with impulsive revolutionary types.
@@evxl- yea that’s a good point
You guys really are keeping true journalism alive... It's probably one of the most important things someone could be doing in the modern world. Keep it up, the world needs this.
I want to know your opinion on vice nowadays.. I feel like they sold out and are moderated to conform to a more mainstream audience now
@@ceobigspoon you missed when you could trust vice imo
This comment didn't age well.
I love every Vice documentary on Africa. That whole region is so freaking crazy. Many elements to it's terrible nature. War, corruption, factions, territorial disputes, warlords, weapons on the lose, metal, resources, coltan etc etc.
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And now all those monsters are coming to europe, and destroying our traditions and invoking violence.
Africa isn't a region idiot
"Terrible nature " thanks to your "ancestors smh
it's cheaper for the developed world that Congo and Uganda and other nations remain undeveloped
The still picture at 8:21 supposedly depicting "Ugandan troops" as the narrator purports, was in actual fact shot by US troops during exercise Southern Accord in Botswana. The joint execise between US troops and Botswana troops was coducted in August 2012. The African men in millitary fatigues are members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) which have nothing to do with Uganda, DRC or any war. None the less I do enjoy your documentaries, you should do a story on Botswana one day.
this is a good comment
Thank you for pointing that out! It is important to see what rhetorical tools vice and other organizations use to illicit emotions, and you did so very respectfully.
I watched the whole video intently and I have no idea why they are fighting...
You and me both man
for the same reasons ALL people fight wars, unfortunately: territory issues, nationalism, resources, cycle of poverty, desire for liberation and just plain ignorance. as long as people exist, war will also. . .
Haha I didn't say I was totally oblivious, just wasn't a concert reason as to why they're fighting thx tho
Concrete
thatboyrick1 those reasons seem pretty concrete to me. outsiders coming into your territory and using up your resources, restricting/effecting your freedom and directly contributing to your poverty. that would definitely trigger unrest. . .
When you see Thomas hosting, you know some shit's about to go down lol
Love Thomas's documentaries. Keep em coming!
I have became addicted to scrolling the comments section...
Applaud these journalists for going into these places risking their lives like us military personnel. I was in Liberia in 2014 during the Ebola outbreak and it was the worst deployment I had, but it made me realize how fortunate we are in the outside world of Africa.
I really appreciate the work you put into those travel maps between scenes, Vice. It's good to know where you're geographically referring to.
I have to say, while I've been critical of Thomas in the past, he REALLY pulled it out on this one.
Some great work by him and the crew on this one.
May the Congo cease the wars and rebuild itself.
Listen this war is orchestrated by European and Western Countries. The Congo is mineral rich and has billions of dollars in untapped resources. When these resources are gone the war will need.
@@leighd8092 No it's not this is the way black culture is they are tribal and ignorant more often than not
good on ya for a being a light in this dark comment section
Leigh D the minerals never end they reproduce... it will consistently exist
The Ghost all tribes in the world are based off the 12 tribes of Israel
Thomas is always in the edge , take care lad
One of the most beautiful countries in Africa, such a pity.
Buck Schaffenhausen ons noem dat sexy dokter nag
No such thing those two words don’t go together
Looks like a shithole.
You can thank Belgium for how destabilized the nation is.
South Africa **
Thomas Morton and crew, you guys make the best VICE docs. Keep up the good work!
A thoughtful documentary.
Great work done in this video
vice is fantastic love their videos very interesting ,,,top marks
there's no words to describe the disparities in this world
my man thomas is forever wearing that od green bdu shirt with the safety pin. even in his newer vids. mans a savage.
You are the best Thomas Mortan
no one gives this guy credit for doing what a lot of people would be terrified to do. people complain of him being a hipster based on his mannerisms, but not on his actions. i personally like that he is being himself and at the same time bringing to us fairly unbiased journalism.
This is an exhaustive look into the on again off again war in DRC. Africa deserves coverage like this, a lot more of it. The region is the fastest growing economically in the world, and has been for more than 10 years now. Where is America's attention when it comes to Africa? This is a great contribution to that effort. Thanks, Thomas Morton.
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@Dark of the knight The US isn't going from Villiage to Villiage killing, kidnapping, and raping the community their! I think the people of Africa would love the help of the American people! People wants to bash the US and talk down about Trump but if given the opportunity they want to come live in the US.
You did an okay job vice!
Back when vice produced nice docus
very late reply.. but i miss it as well
@@Tylerlewis93 very late reply... but i miss it as well
Arnav Joshi The new stuff still sucks
@@stupididiot9912 still blows
@@pkkid1010 your mom
I LOVE THIS GUY!
So many keyboard warriors
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@Ted Bundy stfu bitch
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@@BigMac00100 00:33
@Ted Bundy you must be stupid or joking
aweee yea thomas in the house
I will give the reporter the time of day as it takes a great deal of balls to go to the places this dude goes, must love Africa, well done keep going and don't get killed.
@ 2:25 cool wooden scooter with horns bro
I love Thomas he's the best
i love vice .. who dedicated to event history like this one .
Great insight
These recruitment videos always make it look like a nice brotherhood and like you’re part of a cause-something greater than yourself. It ends up being awful and they run out of food and you starve and get killed
Fun fact: Those AK’s still work.
9:48-10:23 powerful observation dude. I commend you guys for your work
love your work your the real deal media the man
When VICE was an actual news source.
Never was. Biased fucks
This is the most depressing comment section I've seen in a long time.
get used to it. These racists are complete, sociopathic dogs with a complete lack of empathy for anyone but themselves.
They talk all this shit on the internet showing their real ridiculous and complete unwarranted hate. But if you saw them in the grocery store they'd be fake as a three dollar bill.
They are ALL cowards and savages.
Don't pay much attention to it. There are real people out there who care, such as myself, but don't waste much time in the comment section.
Germayne Farrell true that bro the internet is like alcohol you just loose all inhibitions and say what ever stupid crap their minds think of
HA!!! what you describe is germane to EVERY comment thread on CZcams, NOT just this one!!! bunch of wanna be, internet gangsters!!!Germayne Farrell
Miles Hill You shouldn't be surprised. You can find racial slurs in the comment section of a video about a dog walking on two legs.
Wow. This is epic journalism.
Thanks. :D
When you’re not Congolese but know the song that plays at 10:41, Koffi Olomide - Respect, well my dad’s side of the family is Chokwe from Angola!😂😍
They ain't gonna fall for the "come on in we will give u food and a place to sleep " LOLOL
nice reporting very realistic just the way it is on ground
good situational awareness program,
21:08 "I have no idea what i'm doing."
Props to Zoe Miller and the post production crew. One of the best edited docs I've seen from Vice. And for now on I'm listening to these docs with headphones on. Great sound design!
I like Thomas Morton. I could travel and party with this dude.
Every vice journalist creates professional content no matter the subject it's usually some some wild stuff
If you are going to report on the real rebels of the Democratic Republic of the Congo , you have to give a brief history on the country and why it is in the position it is today.There would not be a functioning Africa nor a functioning industry without DRC. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in the heart of Africa and it contains numerous of minerals that make the world go round and also not to mention it is also home to the second largest rain-forest. The U.S and other imperialist countries support these rebels , they support the leaders who are behind these impurities . Bill Clinton the husband of the now presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and other leaders single-handedly ignored the Tutsi Genocide in the 90's and because of that guilt the U.S. let the Rwandan President Paul Kagame invade the DRC and murder the Hutu's who escaped the war , the Hutu's who had NOTHING to do with the genocide , also they murdered Congolese people , stole minerals and paved the way for more chaos . After that event, the eastern part DRC has been a " free for all ". People , please don't be fooled because there are numerous countries who are benefiting from my country's destabilization.
We wouldn't have fully operational cell phones without the DRC
Tantalum makes the world go round literally
MoCASH Jones EXACTLY. A lot of today's technology would not exist without my country.
+LaBelleCongolese this world is filled with incompetent & misinformed people smh , God Bless !
Africa, as a whole, isn't functioning though. Most of our countries are horribly corrupt.
Art teacher caught me watching this in class but slowly backed away instead of reprimanding me,I think the LRA effect is working bois.
@VICE NEWS, PLEASE DO MORE DOCUMENTARIES ON AFRICAN COUNTRIES. They are all incredible, and extremely informative. I personally love your guys way of doing journalism , just want to see you send you journalists to more African countries
Vice Is The Greatest. I'm A Economic & History Buff. I Miss Work To Watch Vice Docs
The french to english translations aren't very accurate, meaning can sometimes be subtly different.
@Thomas Morton Would love having a couple of beers with you
That man escaping with his son is incredible.
I love my country and can’t wait to go back !!
The perfect government should have a combination of optimists and pessimists. The pessimist will remind you of the past and the optimist will show you of the potential of the future.
14:53 AHOO, my man is doing his job and tells the cameraman to get on the plane 😂
love this guy
#VICE has the best stories & videos
Keep it up Thomas, life depends on the reach of the NEWS.
"a little patrol"
yeah
a Little patrol always has More than 10 armoured vehicles
Here we see an internet general
I like this guy, he's doing what most of us probably would never
Awesome
"Not a fan of the UN... Sitting in a UN tank, protected by 20 UN soldiers". Americans
Who else was going to take him to the city? In case you completely missed the beginning of this, the Vice team here accepted an invitation from the UN to observe their operations. If you accept an invitation from an organization, regardless of what you personally think of them, to report on their operations, there is an explicit and implicit agreement that they will provide you with what you need to the best of their abilities and that you will abide by their instructions. That has nothing to do with being an American, or anybody else for that matter.
Elie Sanh Ducos he is a dick
The UN mostly just sucks at it's job, everything he says is true.
So you're saying because the UN was doing their job he should bend over and kiss their ass and forget about their shady past
+Frederick Röders MMMEEERICAA, FUCK YEA
Thank you for your courage and the will to go to dangerous parts of the world to give us this information and bit of a clarity what's going on!🙏🏽
4:53 I like how that guy was like 'so are you going to get in?'
I miss this Vice.
Remember when Kony was a thing
That's why I hate hipster activism.. Two weeks later, on to the next social media 'cause'
I member
Yeah, a bunch of fake pushes.
joherold damn and this comment was from 5 years ago lol
Kiss my feet, ah?
The one guy being interviewed at the table you can barely hear
Increase volume
he said "we shall smoke this, until we meet loll" Tht statement is priceless.
Thomas Morton is my favorite Vice host.
Can someone who is knowledgeable about the conflict please explain who is fighting who and why? I'm genuinely interested in understanding this conflict, and the video only served to add more confusion. Thanks :)
well,the conflict is between rebels(originally from neighboring countries) and the congolese goverment.The government wants to take back the minerals.
Acquiring a clear cut understanding of this conflict is one of the problems in solving it. Not too mention corrupt government and business interests whose rape and pillage Congo's resource wealth thrives under these conditions. I really can't suggest a one stop shop to garner information on it. All I can suggest is watching as many documentaries on the subject that one can find along with reading whatever news you can come across as well. The number of rebel groups operating in eastern Congo alone is mind numbing to get a handle on. Rwanda, Uganda, and their interests come into play, along with business as I stated earlier. Just take the time to research. I found that searching and watching news segments and docs gave me at least a novice grasp of it all.Then with recent fighting and chaos in the CAR(central african republic), I'm sure it will just serve to add to the bullshit that always seems to flow down stream for the Congolese to deal with =/ I will tell you this though Epicpolyphony, with the wealth of natural resources in The Congo, she should be a stable and wealthy nation.However, business interests in the west and neighbouring governments conspire to keep Congo;corrupt, war torn, and haemorrhaging in order to capitalize on that chaos for their own profit
Google the first and second congo wars on google. Wikipedia has some great information. i'm really interested in this too and I wish there was more... It's severely fucked up but being a history nerd I cant get enough.
cameron phillips Same here mate. I got interested in the African conflicts a few years back. I devour what ever information I can garner. Sadly, western media rarely address it,and when they do it is a 30 second half hearted sound bite. =(
For every 20 AK's they burn, the Russians are making about 1,000 more LOL.
Or the Chinese etc. That gun is one of the most produced small arms for a reason lol
Burning guns is worse than burning books! This has to stop!
America > Russia
They burned old guns they are going to gave them new ones
Not make they're stockpiled from the Cold war.
Thomas, Hamilton, Suroosh, and Shane were the early OGs of Vice
I wanna know where I can get some of the music that's been playing, namely the song that starts at 14:39. Help a brotha out
Same
What is not being said here is that these marauding armies are clearing huge tracts of land for Canadian,European, and American mining companies-amongst others.Go to the Global Research site for further details.
+bedstuy rover Nah that' can't be true they want the controll of the mines to sell gold and diamonds to weapon traders to get more arms to get more power they even use children.
+tim van der velde go to the site then lol
Keenen Jones It's not beacous the internet says it that it's true :)
+bedstuy rover lol that site is garbage.
Mykyta Ponomarenko If that is your opinion,go to other sites.The plundering of the Congo is openly done.
LMFAO! If any country in the world truly cared about congo M23 would be wiped out in less than a day. That's a fact.
+Grizzly Country thats what i believe is the matter with most conflicts on the globe, it just never hurts the rich and powerfull
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Each time a "white" country intervene in Africa they are called "Plundered, rapists, colonists etc".
Not necessarily. It depends on the motives for intervening.
No
True journalism
after watching this documentary and the one about the Liberian cities such as West Point, all i can say is that these reporters have enormous balls of steel
6:43 tall guys
It is truly sad that this video remains at under 1million views while this guy Shoenice22 gets over 1.4million views......
***** I'm pretty sure South Africa is the only place where Africans can live well
***** Woah Woah don't accuse Nick Jones of being a homosexual. You could get him killed or thrown in prison for life!! Oh wait.. this isn't Africa lol. Thank god for that!
***** Well you have to agree the northern and eastern and central part of your country is currently a hell hole (if you are religious) in which god has left long ago....but from what I've heard and seen the southern part is better
***** You sound like you could use a plate of food and some aids medication. You're sounding delirious. Is intelligence and peacefulness also frowned upon down there? Sure seems like it. Did you guys start genociding people who read and graduate from grade school or something?
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You seem to think about gay dudes a lot Robby. Are you gay? It's ok man, us in the civilized world understand and respect your personal choices. Oh, I forgot.....you're from Africa!
Leave the tucking subtitles on for longer
Tomas is my favorite reporter by far. He may not look like much, but the man has some big ol' balls
Good Doc as usual. I take issue with one thing...common in the media. Apparently any armoured vehicle is a tank. This gent is in an APC, not a fucking tank. Eventually he got it right though. =)
+Chad Hutton gets under the skin for sure
+Chad Hutton 10:38 watch the whole video first, this is the reporter saying APC. I believe you were talking about the troop that said tank
Yeah, the forces said tank.
this repporter have made me quite after 23 mins...he made a world class story feel like a sleeping pill
*KONY 2012* That was such a meme in middle school until we all grew up and actually realised what was happening..
4:32 is it just me or is the "Alte Kamerden" march playing in the background ?
Can't believe this dude still works for vice. Cut your losses
We're all watching this horror story on computers made from the blood of the Congo.
Thomas Morton, may have looked nerdy, but it is something about him, and his reporting!
LOL at 14:51 the guy is like...are you getting on the plane or what?