The M23 rebels' rapid advance is the latest chapter in eastern DR Congo's long history of instability. DW breaks down the key factors behind the ongoing turmoil.
What's the fighting in DR Congo all about? The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo The price of the M23's gains can be counted at Ndosho Hospital, where Heshima is being treated.
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized two strategically important cities in eastern DR Congo in under a month, marking a significant escalation in their long-running conflict against Congolese forces.