Rebels make rapid advance into capital of South Kivu province, less than a month after taking GomaRebels from the Rwandan-backed M23 group have entered Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after a rapid advance south in recent days.M23 fighters entered the city’s Kazingu and Bagira zone and late on Friday were advancing towards the centre of the city of about 1 million people. Gunfire rang out but the rebel forces encountered little resistance. Shops and businesses had long closed and frightened civilians fled. Continue reading…
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Author : Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies
Publish date : 2025-02-15 03:52:56
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Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC
