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M23 Rebels Hold Controversial Burial Amid Ongoing Violence

1/9/2026

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The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group conducted a symbolic burial for 22 victims of a January 2 drone strike in eastern Congo's North Kivu province, attributed to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).
Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya condemned the ceremony as indecent, highlighting the region's ongoing violence.
M23 officials accused President Félix Tshisekedi of escalating the conflict, which has displaced over 7 million people since 2021 and complicated victim recovery efforts.

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The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group conducted a symbolic burial for 22 victims of a January 2 drone strike in eastern Congo's North Kivu province, attributed to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).
Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya condemned the ceremony as indecent, highlighting the region's ongoing violence.
M23 officials accused President Félix Tshisekedi of escalating the conflict, which has displaced over 7 million people since 2021 and complicated victim recovery efforts.