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Mass graves found in eastern Congo after rebel withdrawal, governor says

Two mass graves with about 171 bodies were found after M23 rebels withdrew from Uvira, with officials blaming the group for killings amid ongoing judicial and health investigations.

  • Following the M23 withdrawal, authorities reported two mass graves uncovered on the outskirts of Uvira, as fighting in eastern Congo continues, Thursday.
  • Yves Ramadhani, M23 vice president, said information indicates the victims were killed by M23 rebels, with local officials and civil society alleging they were suspected of ties to the Congolese military.
  • The Associated Press reported it could not independently verify, and the Executive Secretariat said it was blocked by the Congolese military from visiting the sites.
  • Amid a U.S.-mediated peace process, the M23 rebel group said it withdrew recently as a trust measure requested by the US, despite escalating fighting in eastern Congo.
  • The conflict has displaced 7 million people and M23 rebel group has grown to around 6,500 fighters amid accusations that Rwanda backs the group.
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Radio France Internationale broke the news in Paris, France on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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