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Escalating Violence in Congo Amid Peace Deal Tensions

12/10/2025

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Fierce fighting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 fighters advance toward Uvira.
The escalation follows a peace deal signed in Washington between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The International Criminal Court sentenced a notorious Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities in Darfur.
Tanzania has deployed police and military forces to curb planned Independence Day protests against post-electoral violence.

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Fierce fighting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 fighters advance toward Uvira.
The escalation follows a peace deal signed in Washington between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The International Criminal Court sentenced a notorious Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities in Darfur.
Tanzania has deployed police and military forces to curb planned Independence Day protests against post-electoral violence.