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M23 Rebels Capture Masisi, Escalating DRC Humanitarian Crisis

1/6/2025

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M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have seized the strategic town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing thousands and deepening the humanitarian crisis. Located just 80 km from Goma, Masisi's resource wealth makes it a critical target. Failed peace talks between DRC's President Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Kagame have left the region in turmoil.

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M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have seized the strategic town of Masisi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing thousands and deepening the humanitarian crisis. Located just 80 km from Goma, Masisi's resource wealth makes it a critical target. Failed peace talks between DRC's President Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Kagame have left the region in turmoil.