- 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.
Deadly conflict continues in the DRC, with the city of Goma currently under rebel control.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
Deadly conflict continues in the DRC, with the city of Goma currently under rebel control.
Who's involved
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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
- Tim Kennedy was injured in South Kivu while Erik Prince's forces operated in the DRC amidst the ongoing conflict.
- AFC operates in South Kivu and controls the city of Bukavu, while Rwanda backs the AFC/M23 movement.
- 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
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Rwanda
country in East Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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- HRW documented abuses in eastern Zaire (DRC) following an attack by Rwanda-backed rebel forces.
- A debate on refugee safety was sparked in Uganda following a killing involving refugees.
- Rwanda held discussions regarding regional security and health developments.