UN Security Council calls for withdrawal of Rwandan troops from DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously called for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops supporting the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The resolution condemns the M23's advances in North and South Kivu. The Security Council's resolution demands that Rwanda cease its support for the M23 and withdraw its forces from Congolese territory without conditions. This marks a shift, as the Council has now directly held Rwanda responsible for the conflict. The M23 rebels have captured key cities and Lake Kivu, displacing over 50,000 people. The Congolese military has largely retreated, with few soldiers remaining to fight against the rebels.