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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Justin Kabumba and Chinedu Asadu

Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital

APTOPIX Congo Fighting - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Congo’s security forces were fighting on Tuesday against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decadeslong conflict.

Residents reported gunfire overnight in Goma, a city of 2 million people which the rebels claimed to have captured on Monday. Explosions and gunfire were heard near the now-shut Goma airport.

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