DR Congo’s M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit

In a significant advancement, Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have reportedly seized control of Kavumu airport in South Kivu province, Congo, a key military barrier before reaching the city of Bukavu. The rebels faced minimal resistance as they moved through the town, with Congolese troops retreating. The conflict is set to be discussed at the upcoming African Union summit, with the situation rapidly deteriorating and displacing hundreds of thousands of people.

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