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The UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO is preparing to support a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group. While the UN reported progress in talks, it also warned that violence persists. This was demonstrated by an M23 attack on Kisangani airport, an operation deep within DRC territory that showcased the group's military reach.
DR Congo's forces launched attacks on multiple fronts against the M23 rebel group. In a significant development, a senior M23 official and spokesperson, Willy Ngoma, was killed in a Congolese army drone strike. Concurrently, the DRC government and the rebels traded public accusations over the status of a ceasefire, highlighting the ongoing discord despite diplomatic engagements.
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The UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO is preparing to support a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels. While the UN sees progress in talks, it warns that violence persists, and M23 demonstrated its military capability by attacking Kisangani airport deep within DRC territory.
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Feb 25 — Feb 26
Congo army attacks M23 rebels, killing spokesperson in drone strikeForces from the Democratic Republic of Congo launched attacks on multiple fronts against the M23 rebel group. A senior M23 official and spokesperson, Willy Ngoma, was killed in a Congo army drone strike. The two sides have also traded accusations over a ceasefire.