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Story summary
- Forces Armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) regained Uvira on January 20 after March 23 Movement (M23) rebels withdrew.
- The FARDC accused Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and Rwandan troops of looting the city.
- The takeover followed the December 10 seizure of Uvira by M23 rebels, part of a broader regional conflict.
- The United States mediated the rebels’ withdrawal, highlighting international involvement.
