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Mounting fears of DR Congo breakup

Elena Gyldenkerne
February 16, 2025

Rwandan-backed rebels have seized another key city in eastern Congo. The regional governor has confirmed that Bukavu is in the hands of M23 fighters after government forces withdrew. The regional capital Goma fell to the rebels last month.

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