M23 rebels advance on Kavumu as conflict escalates in DR Congo

M23 rebels, supported by Rwandan forces, are advancing towards Kavumu in South Kivu province, threatening to capture the area. Congolese troops are preparing to defend this key location before reaching Bukavu, the provincial capital. The UN Human Rights Council is discussing potential investigations into reported abuses amid the escalating conflict. UN rights chief Volker Turk has indicated that the situation may worsen if violence spreads further in the region. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels previously capturing other areas, including Goma. The international community is closely monitoring the situation.