00:00Securities once again deteriorated in eastern DR Congo, in South Hebrew clashes between Congolese forces backed by Zalawindo militia and
00:09FRN fighters formerly known as M23 are intensifying across several front lines.
00:15Since the weekend, fighting has been concentrated around Brunyariki in Kalei territory. An offensive launched overnight on November 6 into
00:24the 7th reportedly allowed FRN fighters to seize several localities, including Bilati and Gulambika.
00:33Their advance threatens the strategic RN3 highway linking north and south Kibu. The Congolese army says it's preparing a counter
00:40-offensive to retake lost positions.
00:44We could not understand how the enemy managed to outflank us through the bush. There were clearly signs of complicity.
00:50We are leaving military justice to investigate possible betrayals within our ranks.
00:54But we urge the population not to panic and to trust the government, the armed forces and especially the head
00:59of state. The situation is under control.
01:03Other clashes have also been reported in Walangu, Meninga, Fizi and Kabare, including areas near Kuzibiega National Park.
01:13The renewed fighting comes despite ceasefire commitments under the Doha and Washington peace processes.
01:19Civilians are bearing the brunt. A humanitarian alert published on November 9 reports 166,500 newly displaced people, representing around
01:302,750 households.
01:33With FRN fighters advancing and a government counter-offensive looming, fears of further escalations continue to grow.
01:41Thank you so much for Africa News.
