A deadly mortar attack struck an AFC/M23 rally in Bukavu, killing and injuring several civilians shortly after leader Corneille Nangaa addressed supporters.
The attack comes as the M23 rebel group, allied with Nangaa’s Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), has seized control of key eastern cities, including Bukavu and Goma, escalating tensions in the region.
The assault occurred moments after Nangaa vowed to install new leadership in South Kivu within days.
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Additionally, it remains unclear where the mortars were fired from or if Nangaa’s convoy was harmed in the attack.
M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa blamed the Congolese government, calling the attack an assassination attempt on Nangaa. He also condemned Kinshasa’s ongoing airstrikes in South Kivu, accusing the government of indiscriminate violence.
Congolese authorities have not yet commented on the attack but have vowed to intensify operations against the rebels.
With Bukavu and Goma now under M23 control, the rebel group’s latest advances mark a significant shift in the conflict, raising fears of further instability.
In conclusion, security has been tightened in the city as investigations into the attack continue.
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