M23 rebels advance to Bukavu, second-largest city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels, known as M23, have reached Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo. They encountered little resistance from government forces during their advance from Goma, which they captured last month. Witnesses reported residents cheering for the rebels as they moved through the city. However, some areas of Bukavu remained empty, indicating mixed reactions among the population. M23 is one of over 100 armed groups in the region, contributing to a humanitarian crisis that has displaced more than 6 million people. It remains unclear if the rebels have fully taken control of Bukavu.