DR Congo: Concerns over renewed violence around Uvira
In eastern DR Congo, civilians are fleeing amid renewed fighting linked to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, although the situation on the ground remains unclear. Reports suggest the rebels may have entered the strategic town of Uvira near the Burundian border, which would represent the biggest escalation in months, prompting Burundi to close its border. Emmett Livingstone has more details from Kinshasa.
In eastern DR Congo, civilians are fleeing amid renewed fighting linked to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, although the situation on the ground remains unclear. Reports suggest the rebels may have entered the strategic town of Uvira near the Burundian border, which would represent the biggest escalation in months, prompting Burundi to close its border. Emmett Livingstone has more details from Kinshasa.
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