NAIROBI — An armed rebel group supported by Rwanda has gained full control of a major provincial capital in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to residents. The conflict, which began days ago, has resulted in heavy fighting and caused chaos, with streets dotted with bodies and thousands displaced. The group’s advance marks a significant escalation in the tense situation between various factions in the region. International relations between Rwanda and the DRC are reportedly strained as tensions rise within the country.
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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/29/goma-congo-drc-m23-rebels