Hundreds of police officers in Congo join M23 rebels in Bukavu

Hundreds of Congolese police officers have joined the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, where they are set to undergo retraining. About 1,800 officers have surrendered, with an additional 500 expected to follow. The M23 rebels captured Bukavu last week, leading to unrest as Congolese forces withdrew. The UN has called for the rebels to cease hostilities and withdraw from eastern Congo, but there are no signs of compliance. Fighting continues in other areas, including Minembwe, which was taken by a militia linked to the M23. East African defense chiefs are discussing the crisis, noting a lack of clarity about the situation on the ground.