M23 rebels advance in Democratic Republic of Congo amid reports of civilian deaths and mass graves

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M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reportedly killed thousands of civilians and committed mass rapes, with mass graves confirmed. After capturing Goma, the rebels are advancing south towards Bukavu and have expressed intentions to reach Kinshasa, the capital. The group claims to be a Congolese nationalist movement, promising safety to civilians amid ongoing violence.


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