Summary
Fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has caused around 200,000 people to leave their homes. The M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda, has advanced on the city of Uvira in South Kivu, resulting in at least 74 deaths. This outbreak of conflict follows a recent peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda.
Key Facts
- About 200,000 people have fled due to fighting in the DRC.
- The M23 rebel group has advanced on Uvira in South Kivu Province.
- At least 74 people have died in recent clashes.
- Rwanda is accused of supporting the rebels, although it denies these claims.
- A peace deal was recently signed by the DRC and Rwandan presidents in Washington, DC.
- The peace deal does not include the rebels, who are negotiating separately with the DRC.
- The city of Uvira is strategically important, bordering Burundi, whose army supports the DRC.
- M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa supports peace talks despite ongoing conflict.
