Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi attended the Munich Security Conference to rally international support as M23 rebels captured Kavumu airport and Katana town, threatening Bukavu, a city with over a million residents. The rebels faced little resistance from Congolese troops, raising concerns about the stability of the region. As tensions escalate, the conflict in DRC is expected to dominate discussions at the upcoming African Union summit in Ethiopia. Tshisekedi's presence there is now replaced by the prime minister, underscoring the urgent need for a strategy to address the rebel offensive and seek a ceasefire that has recently faltered.
The chaos surrounding the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels' recent takeover of Kavumu airport signifies a distinct escalation in the DRC’s ongoing conflict, threatening civilian security.
As President Tshisekedi seeks international backing at the Munich Security Conference, the rapid advance of rebel forces compels a reevaluation of security strategies in eastern DRC.
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