M23 Rebels Seize Kavumu Airport, Advance into Bukavu

M23 Rebels Seize Kavumu Airport, Advance into Bukavu

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized Kavumu airport in eastern DRC and advanced into Bukavu on Feb. 14. A social media video confirmed their presence, and a rebel spokesperson claimed control of the area. Residents reported militants in Bukavu’s northern district. The rebels pushed south after capturing Goma last month, escalating tensions in the region. n18oc_crux