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- Congolese authorities and a civil society group confirmed two mass graves in Kiromoni and Kavimvira near Uvira.
- Governor Jacques Purusi reported the graves hold at least 170 bodies, with 30 in Kiromoni and 141 in Kavimvira.
- Yves Ramadhani, a civil society leader, said M23 rebels are believed responsible for the killings, targeting those suspected of supporting the army.
- The incident underscores ongoing violence in eastern DRC despite prior peace efforts.
