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Congo rebels say forces have entered city of Bukavu

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Pablo Foley Elias
February 15, 2025

In Congo, M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, after seizing the airport that serves the city. The Rwanda-backed group has quickly advanced south after taking the key city of Goma in January.

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