M23 rebels enter Bukavu as fighting escalates in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amid ongoing fighting with government forces. They have advanced into the Kazingu and Bagira zones, with reports of gunfire in the area. The rebels also claimed to have taken control of a second airport in the region. This escalation has resulted in 350,000 people being displaced, according to the United Nations. Local leaders reported videos showing the rebels marching toward the city center. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues to unfold.