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Rwanda: AFC/M23 Says Will Withdraw From City of Uvira
M23's conditional withdrawal from Uvira follows U.S. diplomatic pressure amid reports of hundreds killed and over 500,000 displaced, raising questions about security guarantees.
- In a published statement Tuesday, AFC-M23 confirmed a unilateral withdrawal from Uvira, South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, responding to a request from the United States.
- U.S. diplomats escalated rhetoric Monday, raising sanctions prospects and openly accusing Rwanda of backing AFC-M23 while Kigali denies support, amid outraged comments and retaliation threats after the offensive.
- Residents in Uvira reported mixed relief and mistrust, noting AFC-M23 demonstrations forced by neighborhood leaders, while some still saw fighters Tuesday, questioning if withdrawal began.
- The offensive left a heavy humanitarian toll as the latest M23 attack killed hundreds, forced more than 500,000 to flee, disrupted markets and schools, and cast doubt on the U.S.-brokered peace accords.
- AFC-M23 attached strings to its withdrawal by demanding full demilitarization of Uvira, civilian protection, and a neutral force to monitor the ceasefire while United Nations experts report Rwanda’s command and troop support raises regional instability this year.
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The rebel group that conquered this strategic city on 10 December announced its unilateral withdrawal following American pressure on their Rwandan ally. It remains to be seen when and if this withdrawal will take place.
·Paris, France
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The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group stated on Tuesday that it would withdraw its forces from Uvira, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
·Montreal, Canada
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DRC: Cautious hope and skepticism after AFC-M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira
In Uvira, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the announcement of the “unilateral” withdrawal of AFC-M23 fighters has revived hopes for a return to peace, while raising many questions.
·Pointe-Noire, Congo
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C 43%
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