Rwanda-backed M23 militia storms DRC city, displacing 200,000

On December 10, 2025, the Rwanda-backed M23 militia stormed the city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack resulted in the displacement of approximately 200,000 people and the deaths of at least 74. The M23's surge into the strategic city threatens a US-led peace deal that was signed just days prior. The militia's actions have caused a significant humanitarian crisis in the region. The reason for the attack was not stated in the article.