Hundreds of Congolese police join M23 rebels in occupied city

Congolese police officers board trucks after an enrollment of civilians, police officers, and former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo who allegedly decided to join the M23 movement voluntarily in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Feb. 22, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The assembled police, wearing brand new uniforms and black berets, were told they would leave for a few days of training and come back to support the M23.