M23 rebels advance into DRC's Uvira, escalating conflict in South Kivu

Rwanda has denied any involvement in the recent violence in South Kivu, instead blaming the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi for violating a peace agreement reached in Washington. The Rwandan government has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and adherence to the terms of the accord, as reported by FRANCE 24’s Juliette Montilly.

Rwanda-backed fighters have reportedly seized control of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), although the Congolese government has not confirmed this loss. The situation has escalated rapidly, with the UN indicating that approximately 200,000 people have been displaced in just five days due to the advancing conflict. Emmet Livingstone, reporting from Kinshasa, highlights the deteriorating conditions in the region.

Over 400 civilians have been reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating violence attributed to Rwandan-backed rebel groups, with the government accusing Rwanda of violating a recent peace truce. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, including women and children, raising alarms about the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has captured the strategic eastern DR Congo town of Uvira, escalating violence in the region just after a peace deal was signed in Washington between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi. This development has led to significant civilian displacement, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing the area as fighting intensifies.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo, exacerbating an already volatile situation following a recently signed peace deal. This development has led to significant civilian displacement, with reports indicating that around 200,000 people have fled the area due to the escalating violence.

About 200,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced into the city of Uvira, escalating violence in the region. This surge in conflict has led to significant civilian displacement and raised concerns over the stability of the area.

Heavy artillery and gunfire have reportedly struck Uvira, a key city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as rebels advance despite a recent peace deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between DRC and Rwanda. Residents are terrified as the violence escalates, undermining the fragile peace efforts aimed at stabilizing the region.

Renewed violence has erupted in eastern DR Congo, particularly around the strategic town of Uvira, as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, advance into the area. This escalation has led to civilian displacement and prompted Burundi to close its border, reflecting a deteriorating security situation. Reports indicate that the conflict has intensified despite recent peace efforts.