Democratic Republic of Congo
DR Congo remains on edge despite M23 withdrawal from Uvira
There is a sense of relief in Uvira following the withdrawal of M23 fighters from the city, after weeks of intense fighting and displacement, yet the situation remains fragile.
Rwanda-backed M23 pushes conflict to Uvira despite Washington peace deal
Barely a week after Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement aimed at stabilizing the eastern region of the DRC, the M23 rebel group launched a renewed offensive in the city of Uvira, escalating tensions with neighboring Burundi.
As yet another ceasefire fails in the DRC, what lies ahead for the Congolese people?
During a visit to the DRC last week, the UN Security Council stated that it “no longer needed to be demonstrated” that Rwanda was backing the M23. The rebel group has continued to make advances in North Kivu as multiple ceasefires mediated by regional mechanisms have failed
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