M23 rebel group captures Kalembe town in eastern DRC, escalating conflict and worsening humanitarian crisis.
The M23 rebel group, a Tutsi-led insurgent force, has taken control of the town of Kalembe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), escalating an ongoing conflict since 2022. Both the DRC and the UN accuse Rwanda of supporting M23, which Rwanda denies. The capture of Kalembe has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, displacing millions in the region, particularly in North Kivu, where 13.7 million children require aid. Peace talks remain stalled.
October 21, 2024
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