M23 rebels capture key airport near Bukavu in Democratic Republic of Congo

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have captured the airport in Kavumu, a key military position before Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This advance raises concerns for the city's one million residents. The airport's fall follows the rebels' recent capture of Goma and other areas. Congolese troops have retreated, leaving the airport effectively closed. The situation has worsened humanitarian conditions, with many displaced by ongoing violence. Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi is seeking international support to address the conflict while attending the Munich Security Conference. The fighting has intensified, leading to increased calls for de-escalation and worsening living conditions for displaced people.