- An outbreak has been reported in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), specifically in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri Province, with the conflict involving incursions into Uganda and linked to Rwanda-backed groups.
- Military activity escalates in South Kivu as M23 launches an offensive and Rwanda deploys forces into Congo.
A Qatari-mediated agreement was signed in Doha as conflict persists in South Kivu, with a mission arriving in Minembwe.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
A Qatari-mediated agreement was signed in Doha as conflict persists in South Kivu, with a mission arriving in Minembwe.
Who's involved
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Part of
Military activity escalates in South Kivu as M23 launches an offensive and Rwanda deploys forces into Congo.Also in this story
- AFC operates in South Kivu and controls the city of Bukavu, while Rwanda backs the AFC/M23 movement.
- Rwanda is backing M23 groups in South Kivu, vying for control over mineral wealth.
- Deadly conflict continues in the DRC, with the city of Goma currently under rebel control.
The entities involved
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Rwanda
country in East Africa
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South Kivu
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Qatar
country in West Asia
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