Uvira locals seek peace amid violence.

Rebels from the M23 group have seized and then retreated from Uvira in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s South Kivu province, sparking mixed reactions among residents. The conflict, involving the rebel group backed by Rwanda, has resulted in violence, displacement, and casualties. Despite political negotiations, fear and relief persist among the population as they navigate daily life amid ongoing instability caused by rebel and government forces in the region.

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