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flag M23 rebels' control in Bukavu leads to severe cash shortage, using damaged bills at a 10-to-1 rate.

flag Rebel-held Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe cash shortage after the M23 rebel group took control in February, leading to bank closures. flag Residents now use damaged and hole-punched banknotes, which are accepted at a 10-to-1 rate for new bills. flag This has caused confusion and tensions between businesses and customers, with impacts most severe on the informal sector.

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