Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
Residents and business owners in eastern Congo’s second largest city are sitting in wait after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels
Author: CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press, JUSTIN KABUMBA Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 15/02/2025 | 09:55:09
AI Summary:
Residents and business owners in eastern Congo's second largest city sat in wait on Saturday morning. Families remained indoors and shops remained closed as M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu. The group, backed by about 4,000 troops from neighboring Rwanda, is the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups vying for control of Congo’s mineral-rich east. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm who was in control of the strategically important airport. Congolese forces have used the airport to resupply troops and humanitarian groups to import aid. Refugee agency says shelling and looting have destroyed 70,000 emergency shelters. "The fear we have is people moving without any preparation or food," says Chirimwami Alexis.
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