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M23 Rebels Capture Key Town, Displace 1.9 Million

1/5/2025

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M23 rebels, with Rwandan support, have taken control of Masisi, a crucial town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, deepening the humanitarian crisis and forcing over 1.9 million people from their homes. This takeover follows their earlier capture of Katale and highlights the breakdown of peace talks between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

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M23 rebels, with Rwandan support, have taken control of Masisi, a crucial town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, deepening the humanitarian crisis and forcing over 1.9 million people from their homes. This takeover follows their earlier capture of Katale and highlights the breakdown of peace talks between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.