Thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi due to rebel takeover.

The UN refugee agency reports that over 84,000 people have fled from eastern DRC to Burundi due to a Rwanda-backed rebel offensive, with more than 200,000 seeking refuge in Burundi. Women and children are arriving traumatized and in need of immediate support, facing harsh conditions in makeshift camps. M23 rebels captured Uvira, triggering the exodus, leading to a humanitarian crisis with reports of hunger and violence. The conflict in the region has displaced over seven million people, with ongoing violence causing civilian casualties and widespread displacement.

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