- 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.
AFC operates in South Kivu and controls the city of Bukavu, while Rwanda backs the AFC/M23 movement.
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Updated Sep 26
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What happened
AFC operates in South Kivu and controls the city of Bukavu, while Rwanda backs the AFC/M23 movement.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.AFC/M23 rebels achieved major military setbacks in eastern DRC.1 source
AFC is operating in South Kivu and controlling Bukavu, backed by Rwanda.1 source
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Military activity escalates in South Kivu as M23 launches an offensive and Rwanda deploys forces into Congo.Also in this story
- Deadly conflict continues in the DRC, with the city of Goma currently under rebel control.
- Humanitarian crisis unfolds in Eastern DRC as Jo Lusi runs a hospital and UN documents rights violations.
- A Qatari-mediated agreement was signed in Doha as conflict persists in South Kivu, with a mission arriving in Minembwe.
- Conflict linked to tensions between DR Congo and Rwanda.
The entities involved
- AFC
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South Kivu
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Rwanda
country in East Africa