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M23 rebels' control in Bukavu leads to severe cash shortage, using damaged bills at a 10-to-1 rate.
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.
Residents now use damaged and hole-punched banknotes, which are accepted at a 10-to-1 rate for new bills.
This has caused confusion and tensions between businesses and customers, with impacts most severe on the informal sector.
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El control de los rebeldes del M23 en Bukavu conduce a una grave escasez de efectivo, utilizando billetes dañados en una proporción de 10 a 1.