Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says

Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend a rally addressed by Corneille Nangaa, Congolese rebel leader and coordinator of the AFC-M23 movement, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo February 27, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

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What you need to know:

  • M23 rebels have seized eastern Congo’s two largest cities, Goma and Bukavu, in an offensive that began in January.

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