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Chinedu Asadu

REVEALED: Why have rwanda backed rebels seized 2 congolese cities and is there an end in sight | Rare Historical Photos

Congo M23 Rwanda Felix Tshisekedi Murithi Mutiga Goma Paul Kagame
M23 rebel troops arrive at the Rusizi border post, joining the Congolese city of Bukavu with Cyangugu in Rwanda, on February 16 - (Getty Images)

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized two strategically important cities in eastern DR Congo in under a month, marking a significant escalation in their long-running conflict against Congolese forces.

This rapid advance has sparked fears of a wider regional war.

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