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M23 Rebels Capture Walikale, Escalating Congo Conflict

3/20/2025

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M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, seized the strategic mining town of Walikale in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on March 19, defying ceasefire appeals from both Congolese and Rwandan leaders. This bold move not only disrupts vital mining operations but also heightens tensions as the rebels draw closer to Kisangani, sparking fears of an intensifying conflict.

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M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, seized the strategic mining town of Walikale in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on March 19, defying ceasefire appeals from both Congolese and Rwandan leaders. This bold move not only disrupts vital mining operations but also heightens tensions as the rebels draw closer to Kisangani, sparking fears of an intensifying conflict.