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Fighting flares as rebel group expands its territory

Fighting intensified around a town in eastern Congo yesterday as a rebel group seeking to expand the territory it controls increased pressure on government troops defending it, forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes. By evening it was unclear who controlled Kitchanga in North Kivu province. Videos on social media appeared to show fighters in the M23 group celebrating and claiming they had captured the town. It was impossible to independently verify their claims. Congo accuses neighbouring Rwanda of supporting the M23 group.

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2023-01-28T08:00:00.0000000Z

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