M23 advances in eastern DRC as U.N. calls for Rwanda to withdraw support

thehindu.com

M23 fighters have advanced deeper into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing key cities like Bukavu and Goma. The U.N. Security Council has called on Rwanda to stop supporting M23, marking a shift in international response. The resolution condemns M23's actions and demands the withdrawal of Rwandan troops. This comes as fighting has displaced over 50,000 Congolese people to neighboring countries. The Congolese army is struggling, with reports of soldiers retreating and looting. Ugandan troops have been deployed in the region, but their intentions regarding M23 remain unclear.


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