M23 rebels have taken control of Kavumu airport near Bukavu in DRC, facilitating their advance towards the city. Congolese troops retreated, and the conflict is expected to be a key agenda item at the upcoming African Union summit. President Tshisekedi is seeking international support at a separate conference in Germany amidst escalating violence and displacement in the region.
M23 fighters have reportedly seized Kavumu airport in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This facility, essential for NGO and military operations, represented the final military obstacle for the rebel forces before advancing towards the city, which is located approximately 30 km away. Congolese troops stationed at the airport abandoned it without significant resistance from the rebels.
The seizure of Bukavu airport by M23 fighters marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in DRC, paving the way for further advances towards the city. With concerns about international intervention and local security escalating, the situation highlights the need for effective diplomatic resolutions. The upcoming African Union summit may provide a platform for discussions on addressing the conflict and ensuring a ceasefire.
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