STORY: :: Eyewitness footage shows M23 rebels in the center of the DR Congo’s strategic eastern city of Bukavu:: Given as February 16, 2025:: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of CongoThe fall of Bukavu, if confirmed, would represent the most significant expansion of territory under the M23's control since the latest insurgency started in 2022.In some neighborhoods, large celebratory crowds appeared to welcome the rebels, with some residents posing for selfies with M23 fighters, according to footage obtained by Reuters.The armed group had been advancing on the capital of South Kivu province since seizing the city of Goma in late January. The Congolese army did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Reuters was able to confirm the location of the video, but was unable to independently verify when the video was filmed. However the governor of South Kivu confirmed to Reuters on Sunday that Rwandan-backed M23 rebels had entered the center of the provincial capital Bukavu, from where he said Congolese troops had withdrawn to avoid urban fighting.
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