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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Justin Kabumba

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Congo M23 Human Rights Violations - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group resumed in eastern Congo in yet another ceasefire violation ahead of potential mediation talks, both groups said.

The army said in a statement it inflicted heavy losses on the rebels in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province Monday, including several dead and wounded. An M23 spokesperson said on X the group also was attacked by the army early Tuesday.

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