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People flee DR Congo fighting one day after peace deal signed in Washington

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseDecember 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
People flee DR Congo fighting one day after peace deal signed in Washington
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Fighting erupted in eastern DR Congo on Friday between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, supported by Burundian soldiers, in South Kivu province. This occurred just a day after a peace agreement was signed in Washington D.C. between the presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda, intended to stabilize the conflict-ridden region. The fighting centers around the border town of Kamanyola, with M23 now in control. Hundreds of civilians are fleeing across the border into Rwanda to escape the violence. Burundi claims it is reinforcing its positions to prevent M23, allegedly backed by Rwanda, from advancing towards Uvira, a city near Burundi's largest city. Both sides accuse the other of escalating the conflict.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Burundi ×470% Rwanda ×580% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×9100% M23 ×7100%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Democratic Republic of the Congo

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