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Congo conflict: Who are the M23 rebels behind rising unrest?

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Nita Blake-Persen
January 27, 2025

Believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda, the M23 rebels are one of over 100 armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and have been active since 2012. What fuels their ongoing conflict?

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