Confusion Over M23 Withdrawal from North Kivu Positions
On March 30, 2026, the DRC government claimed an 'effective withdrawal' of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from positions including Lunyasenge and Kipese as part of a US-brokered peace accord. However, M23 spokespersons rejected these claims, stating observed movements were routine tactical redeployments. Despite the 2025 Washington agreement, drone warfare and GPS jamming have expanded into Tshopo Province, complicating humanitarian access and monitoring efforts in the mineral-rich eastern provinces.
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Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Clash Report