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M23 rebels recapture town in eastern DRC as peace talks stall

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The M23 rebel group recapture the town of Shoa eastern DRC’s North Kivu province, just one day after it briefly fell under control of the Congolese army and pro-government Waz-alendo militia.

Breakdown
  • M23 rebels recaptured the town of Soa in North Kivu after a brief period of government control.
  • The offensive forced the pro-government Wazalendo militia to retreat. 13s
  • The region has experienced ongoing violence for over three months despite peace efforts. 25s
  • A ceasefire was signed in Doha, but fighting has intensified, with accusations of Rwandan support for M23. 34s
  • Congolese officials condemned the attacks as violations of peace agreements, highlighting regional instability. 1m 0s
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