M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a significant escalation in their conflict with the government. The rebels advanced into the city's Kazingu and Bagira zones, causing gunfire and raising concerns about a possible takeover. This follows the rebels' seizure of Goma, the region's largest city, and Kavumu airport earlier in the month, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda -backed rebels in eastern Congo on Friday entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu, local and civil society leaders said, the latest ground gained since a major escalation of their yearslong fighting with government forces.
Videos posted online appeared to show rebels marching toward the Bagira area. In one of the videos, a voice in the background shouted: “They are there ... there are many of them." Local sources said M23 rebels surrounded the area around Kavumu national airport. They also recounted seeing scores of soldiers fleeing the town as the fighting raged on.
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