{"id":53058,"date":"2025-02-19T09:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/m23-expands-territory-in-south-kivu-after-capture-of-bukavu\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T12:33:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:33:51","slug":"m23-expands-territory-in-south-kivu-after-capture-of-bukavu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/m23-expands-territory-in-south-kivu-after-capture-of-bukavu\/","title":{"rendered":"M23 expands territory in South Kivu after capture of Bukavu (PHOTOS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On February 16, 2025, M23 confirmed that it had seized Bukavu after driving out soldiers from the Congolese government forces coalition. Since then, M23 fighters have been searching for remaining armed individuals in hiding and clashing with troops who had retreated to the southeastern outskirts of the city.<\/p>\n<p>As of February 18, 2025, M23 had taken control of the Congolese side of the Kamanyola border, which connects the DRC and Rwanda, after ousting fighters from the Wazalendo armed coalition.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that Burundian troops, who have been a major support force for the Congolese army, have begun withdrawing from the conflict and returning to Bujumbura. Reuters reported this development, citing four sources, including a military officer, UN personnel, and a diplomat.<\/p>\n<p>M23 continues to advance southward, appearing to head toward Uvira Territory. The group has already captured Mumosho and Nya-Ngezi in Walungu Territory.<\/p>\n<p>South Kivu province consists of eight territories, covering an area of 64,000 square kilometers. 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