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On December 11, 2025, the M23 rebel group consolidated control over Uvira in eastern DR Congo, displacing 200,000 civilians and threatening the US-brokered Washington Accords signed a week earlier by DR Congo and Rwanda. Despite the peace deal, fighting continues with accusations of Rwandan forces backing M23 and ongoing civilian casualties in South Kivu province.
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M23 rebels announced they would withdraw from Uvira following U.S. mediation efforts, but residents report the fighters remain in the town. Fighting persists across eastern Congo, with regional accusations and ongoing violence fueling instability. The situation remains tense as international actors seek to de-escalate the conflict.
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M23 rebels in eastern Congo announced they will complete their withdrawal from Uvira by Thursday morning, despite ongoing clashes and accusations of Rwandan backing. The conflict has displaced over 200,000 people and heightened regional instability, with international actors warning of potential spillover into neighboring Burundi.
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M23 rebels seized control of Uvira in eastern Congo, despite a recent U.S.-mediated peace deal. The offensive has displaced 200,000 civilians and threatens regional stability, with Rwanda accused of backing the rebels. The conflict escalates regional fears of spillover into Burundi and beyond.
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Fighting in Uvira, eastern DRC, has intensified as M23 rebels seized control of the city, prompting regional and international concern. Despite claims of withdrawal, the group remains present, complicating peace negotiations. Thousands of civilians are displaced, and regional tensions are rising, with the UN and US calling for compliance with peace agreements.
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Fighting in eastern DRC continues as M23 rebels claim to withdraw from Uvira following international pressure. Despite the withdrawal, reports indicate ongoing clashes, with the UN warning of regional destabilization. The conflict has displaced over 200,000 refugees into Burundi and threatens regional stability.
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On January 28, 2026, a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 rebel group, killed over 200 people, including miners, women, and children. The disaster highlights unsafe artisanal mining amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace efforts despite a US-brokered deal between DRC and Rwanda.
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Recent efforts to establish a ceasefire in eastern Congo have seen progress, with Qatar deploying monitors to Uvira and MONUSCO preparing to oversee a ceasefire. Meanwhile, drone attacks near Kisangani suggest escalating violence, possibly marking a new phase in the conflict involving AFC/M23 rebels.
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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.
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Congolese President Tshisekedi offers U.S. companies access to eastern Congo’s untapped $24 trillion mineral wealth to secure U.S. support against rebels and build infrastructure. The move aligns with U.S. efforts to counter China's dominance in critical minerals, amid ongoing regional instability and opposition within Congo.
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Authorities in South Kivu report discovering 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 call for investigations today, 28 Feb 2026.