... the withdrawal of the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group from the city ... Following the M23 forces’ capture of Uvira on December 10, 2025, HRW had warned that civilians faced a heightened risk of abuse.
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo regained control of the eastern city of Uvira on Sunday after M23 rebels withdrew, the military said on Monday ... M23 rebels advanced across several ...
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said the group has taken a "difficult decision" to pull out its forces, adding that Uvira would be placed "under the full and entire responsibility of the United Nations and the international community.".
GOMA, Congo — The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group on Thursday held a symbolic burial for 22 people killed in a drone strike earlier this month in the North Kivu province in eastern Congo. M23 claimed ...
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are strengthening their grip on eastern Congo despite a Donald Trump peace deal to try to end the conflict, United Nations (UN) experts say ...Qatar is supporting a separate peace process between M23 and the DRC government.
Clashes have been reported in and around Makobola, a strategic locality south of Uvira, as DRC military forces and allied local militias confront M23 fighters ...Fighting escalates around DR Congo's Uvira despite M23 withdrawal claims.
Clashes have been reported in and around Makobola, a strategic locality south of Uvira, as DRC military forces and allied local militias confront M23 fighters ...Last week, the M23 said it had pulled ...