Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Advance into Bukavu Amid Intensifying Humanitarian Crisis
M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have entered Bukavu, escalating violence and displacing hundreds of thousands in eastern Congo as international leaders discuss the humanitarian crisis.
With the spectre of a regional conflagration rising in eastern DRC – and international bodies increasingly sounding the alarm – the AU has been criticised for its timid approach and observers have demanded more decisive action.
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The rebellion has killed at least 2,000 people in and around Goma and left hundreds of thousands of displaced stranded, the U.N. and Congolese authorities have said.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands
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The fall of Bukavu marks a major escalation in the conflict between Congo, M23 and its Rwandan backers, coming two weeks after the rebels seized the city of Goma on the north shore of Lake Kivu, leaving more than 3,000 people dead and a similar number wounded.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Capture Second Major City in Eastern Congo
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Its southward expansion encompasses more territory than rebels had previously seized and poses an unprecedented challenge to the central government's authority.
Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance into Eastern Congo's Second Major City of Bukavu, Residents Say
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A growing number of FARDC troops appear to have retreated to the national capital of Kinshasa, which the rebels said they intend to capture, deposing President Felix Tshisekedi.
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The Congolese government accuses Rwanda of sowing chaos in the region in order to benefit from its resources, a claim Rwanda has denied.
DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels enter second major city Bukavu
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The rebels’ latest advance caused chaos and panic among residents in different parts of South Kivu.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport in advance towards Bukavu
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The recent surge in violence has prompted international calls for de-escalation and worsened an already dire humanitarian situation.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC
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Summary
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of the Kavumu airport and advanced into Bukavu, eastern Congo's second-largest city, following violent clashes. Over 350,000 people are displaced amid a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the rebels' actions. Residents report fears following a night of gunfire, with shops closed and families remaining indoors. The conflict has claimed at least 2,000 lives and disrupted hundreds of thousands. Congolese President Tshisekedi, attending the Munich Security Conference, condemned Rwanda's alleged role and calls for international intervention continue as leaders prepare to discuss the conflict at an AU summit.
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