Rebel forces, including the M23 armed group, have reportedly taken control of Bukavu, the second largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The rebel coalition, known as the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), claimed to have captured the Kavumu airport in South Kivu, leading to the retreat of government forces.
Residents of Bukavu have witnessed looting and the presence of rebel fighters in the streets. The AFC spokesperson, Victor Tesongo, confirmed the rebel alliance's control over the city, while government authorities have not yet verified the takeover.
