M23 Rebels Capture Strategic Town of Sake in North Kivu – Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2026-04-07 | WarHeatMap.app

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Home › Democratic Republic of the CongoM23 Rebels Capture Strategic Town of Sake in North KivuFollowing intense ground battles with the FARDC (DRC Army), M23 rebels have seized full control of Sake, a strategic gateway to the provincial capital Goma. The direct military engagement involved heavy infantry weapons and mortar fire, forcing thousands of civilians to flee towards Goma's outskirts.
Date: 2026-04-07
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Radio Okapi
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