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Congo’s M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure

By Reuters Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, apparently bidding to expand their area of control in the country’s east after capturing the city of Goma. M23 forces were advancing south from the town of Minova, along the western side of Lake Kivu, according to five diplomatic and security sources, one of whom was in direct contact with the rebels. Any successful push south by M23 would see them control territory that previous rebellions have not held since the end of Congo’s major war 20 years ago. To reach Bukavu, they would have to seize Kavumu, where the city’s airport is located, and overcome Burundian […]

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