In Bukavu, eastern DR Congo, explosions erupted during an M23 rebel rally, causing chaos and casualties as attendees fled. The encounter marked the first public appearance of commander Corneille Nangaa since his group seized regional control. While Nangaa reported no injuries among top leaders, he blamed President Felix Tshisekedi for the turmoil. Amidst reports of hundreds wounded and dead, observers highlight M23’s violent advance as a severe aggravation of ongoing conflict, raising concerns of a larger regional crisis involving Rwanda and potentially affecting local civilians further.
Explosions in Bukavu during a rally for the M23 rebel group caused panic and casualties, leading to fears of escalating violence in the region.
Corneille Nangaa, M23 rebel commander, claimed responsibility for the unrest without evidence, amidst a volatile situation with significant civilian casualties.
The violence in eastern DRC has been described as the gravest escalation in over a decade, raising alarms about potential regional conflict.
M23's recent actions, including seizing key cities and committing human rights violations, have deepened the crisis and jeopardized stability in the region.
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