DR Congo: Fighting resumes between army and M-23 rebels

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Clashes have reignited in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, between government forces and M-23 rebels. The escalation comes despite the group’s recent announcement of withdrawal after capturing the strategic town on December 10. UN agencies report that the offensive has forced tens of thousands to flee into neighboring Burundi, overwhelming humanitarian aid capacity. The Congolese government accuses the rebels of regrouping in nearby hills and reiterates allegations of Rwanda’s support for the armed group.    #teleSUREnglish #DRCongo #M23 #Uvira #Conflict #Refugees #Burundi #UN #Rwanda

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00:00Meanwhile, fighting has resumed between the army and the M-23 rebels in Uvira, a town in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

00:09The military escalation is taking place despite the recent announcement of the withdrawn of the armed forces that captured the strategic locality on December 10th.

00:19According to UN agencies, the offensive forced tens of thousands of people to seek refuge in nearby Burundi, overwhelming humanitarian aid capacity.

00:27For its part, the Congolese government accuses the rebels of regrouping in its nearby hills and reintegrates its allegations of Rwanda's support for the armed group.

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