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February 17, 2025

M23 Fighters Seize City of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 insurgent fighters have
seized Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo. M23's latest
advance in the region marks the group's most significant expansion of
territory since its rebellion began in 2022. The Congolese government
reported Rwandan troops were also on the ground. This comes as the
African Union gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where leaders urged for
a ceasefire in the DRC to avoid a regional escalation.


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