Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces.

Kavumu and its surroundings, including the airport, are now under control” of the M23, the group said.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

The U.N. human rights chief has accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid

The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. View on euronews