M23 rebels claim capture of strategic DRC city Uvira

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The M23 rebel group said that it's taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday afternoon, following a rapid offensive since the start of the month. The announcement, made on X by M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, encouraged citizens to return to their homes. Uvira is an important port city on the