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M23 Rebels Seize Key Town in Eastern DRC

M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Tensions M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the strategic town of Kamandi Gîte in eastern DRC, reports confirmed on Sunday (Nov. 03). Located by Lake Edward, Kamandi Gîte offers a vital link to the city of Beni. The town’s capture has led to widespread displacement, with local sources reporting heavy civilian movement. The M23 faced resistance from self-defense groups, known as Wezalendo, who are allied with DRC’s armed forces. The fighting occurs as Rwanda and DRC continue discussions under the Luanda peace process, with Angola mediating. A key meeting is set for November 16. Both countries have agreed on plans to withdraw military forces and neutralize the FDLR, a militia group with ties to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

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