According to several sources, the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of the strategically important Kavumu airport in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The airport serves as an important transport hub for the region and serves Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province. A spokesman for the rebel alliance confirmed that the rebels had taken control of both the airport and the surrounding areas.
The capture of the airport is a significant step in the ongoing conflict between the M23 rebel movement and the Congolese armed forces. Kavumu airport is of great strategic importance due to its geographical location and its function as a connection point between South Kivu and the rest of the country. The rebels have been seeking increased control over the region for months, which has significantly worsened the security situation.
The "M23" rebels, who are supported by Rwanda, have been active in the region for years, fighting against the government troops of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conflict has led to an escalating humanitarian crisis that is also increasingly concerning the international community. The current development represents another turning point in the complex conflict, the causes of which are deeply rooted in the region's history.
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