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Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo’s second largest city

Panic arose in Bukavu as residents fled from Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, with corpses on the streets and widespread looting.
The conflict has resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and displaced over 350,000 individuals, according to the U.N. And Congolese authorities.
International leaders are discussing the conflict at the African Union summit, as Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi pleads for intervention against Rwanda's support for the rebels.
The Congo River Alliance accused Congolese troops of causing chaos in Bukavu after abandoning their posts during the advance.

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Anadolu Ajansı

DR Congo government says Rwandan army entered eastern Bukavu city, asks residents to be vigilant

'Rwanda is stubborn in its plan of occupation, looting, crimes,' says Congolese government - Anadolu Ajansı

6 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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BizNews.com

🔒 Rwanda-backed rebels seize second major city in eastern Congo

Key topics Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu, expanding control in eastern Congo. M23 controls key airports and mineral-rich regions along Congo-Rwanda border. International tensions rise over Rwanda’s role and calls for sanctions on Kigali. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. The seventh …

7 days ago

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South China Morning Post

Rwanda-backed rebels reach major east DR Congo city

The Rwanda-backed M23 took control of the South Kivu province administrative office after little resistance from government forces.

7 days ago·Hong Kong

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Asharq AL-awsat

Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance into Eastern Congo's 2nd Major City of Bukavu

Residents and business owners in eastern Congo's second largest city sat in wait on Saturday morning after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Families remained indoors and shops remained closed as M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.3 million people that lies 63 miles (101 kilometers) south of Goma, the region's largest city taken by the rebels last month.

7 days ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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