DRC’s army in the news for a rowing conflict with M23, including hostage rescues and mass graves near Uvira. FARDC is the state military, defending DRC sovereignty.
Rebels briefly seized Uvira in eastern Congo in December, prompting a military response involving private security contractors linked to the US. The operation aimed to recapture the city, with US-backed forces supporting Congolese troops amid ongoing tensions over mineral-rich territories.
Authorities in South Kivu have identified two mass graves near Uvira containing at least 171 bodies, suspected to be victims of M23 rebels. The region remains volatile despite rebel withdrawals and ongoing peace efforts. UN and regional bodies are calling for investigations today, 15 Apr 2026.
A French UNICEF employee was killed in a drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC, amid ongoing conflict involving M23 rebels and government forces. The attack, blamed by M23 on the Congolese army, highlights persistent violence despite peace efforts. International leaders call for respect of humanitarian law.