Rwanda-backed M23 rebels were seen in the centre of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) second-largest city, Bukavu at the weekend.
A local official, a security source and five eyewitnesses made this known at the weekend. The spokesperson for the militia also confirmed to Reuters that “we are there”.
The armed group had been advancing on the capital of South Kivu province since seizing the city of Goma in late January.
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The fall of Bukavu, if confirmed, would represent the most significant expansion of territory under the M23’s control since the latest insurgency started in 2022.
M23 spokesperson Willy Ngoma said in a telephone message that the group was in the city.
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