The ‘M23’ rebels have entered the ‘M32’ in the second largest city of the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congo Army said that the M33 fighters have captured the Kavumu Air Port in the north of Bukavu. The capture of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, will increase the strength of M23 and will give another blow to the right of Kinshasa in the east. Last month, M32 captured Goma, the main city of the eastern region.

‘We entered Bukavu on Friday evening’

According to media reports, Cornell Nanga, leader of the Congo River Alliance (which includes M23), said, “I confirm that we entered Bukavu on Friday evening and on Saturday, we will continue the campaign to clean the city.”

Earlier, Congo Army spokesman Silvan Alange said that the soldiers have returned after capturing the airport. He did not say where he went back. In the media report, sources were quoted as saying that the Congo and Burundian soldiers were seen coming out of Bookwu’s main military camps, Saio during the day.
Asked for help from international community

A person living near the camp said that they are retreating to avoid fighting in populated areas. Meanwhile, the President of Congo, Felix, sought help from the international community in ending the Tessecidi crisis. He warned the Munich Security Conference about the risk of comprehensive war.

Tasecidi reiterated his call to hold Rwanda accountable for the role in the struggle, saying, “Stopping this fight is dependent on the international community.” Rwanda dismissed allegations of Congo, United Nations and Western powers that thousands of its soldiers were fighting with M33. He says that he is defending herself from Hutu -led militia, who is fighting with the Congo army according to him.

This weekend will be at the top of the agenda at the two -day African Union Summit to be held in Ababa this weekend.
The Congo President’s Office said on Friday that Tsecidi will not join it, but will send it to his Prime Minister to represent the country.

As the fight is increasing in the east, the pressure on Tasecidi is increasing. In Munich, he accused former President Joseph Kabila of supporting rebels and Rwanda to destabilize the country. Tasecidi said, “(of conflict) real sponsors are hidden. And the real sponsors of this protest are my predecessor Joseph Kabila.”

At the same time, Kabila’s Communications Advisor Barbara Najimbi said, “I completely refute these allegations. The policy of TesseyKD is to find a sacrifice of sacrifice instead of providing solutions.”

What is ‘M23’?

M32, also known as March 23 Movement, is an armed group in Eastern Congo which is fighting against the congregation of the Congo. The group is active in the northern Kivu province, which bears from the border of Rwanda and Uganda. According to the United Nations, M23 has more than 8,000 fighters. M3 is named by an agreement in 2009, in which the Tutsi -led rebel group National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP) and the Congo government signed to end the rebellion under the leadership of Tutsi people in Eastern Congo. Were. The M23 has the support of the soldiers of the neighboring country Rwanda, which makes this group even stronger.

Why is ‘M23’ fighting with the congregation?

‘M23’ is an armed group active in the eastern part of the Congo. It was formed in 2012, when former CNDP soldiers revolted against the Congo government. Their main objective is to protect the interests of the Tutsi and other minorities of the Congo, including protecting them from Hutu rebel groups. The M23 has earned significant regional benefits in Eastern Congo, including capturing cities such as Goma and Rubaya. According to the United Nations, ‘M23’ earns $ 800,000 (about 65 million) every month, which is in the form of taxes on mineral production and trade.

How much effect the struggle on people?

The human influence of conflict is destructive. Violence in Eastern DRC has further increased the problems of the country. More than 60 lakh people have been displaced here. More than 4.6 million people are interrupted in South Kivu and Northern Kivu provinces. There have been many cases of hanging, sexual violence and other atrocities during the recent battle. Recently, Monusco Deputy Chief Vivian Van de Pere alleged that hundreds of women were raped and burnt to death by M33. This situation is very worrying.

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