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#TRANSCRIBED As M23 captures Uvira, a viral TikTok denounces Kagame’s anti-Congo ideology and Tutsi-led The fall of Uvira exposed Kagame’s anti-Congolese ideology among Tutsi #TRANSCRIBED As M23 captures Uvira Just for context, in the space of this Uvira being taken. Why do I come online and see people dancing to Uvira falling in the hands of the M23? calls out disturbing celebrations of Uvira’s fall and growing anti-Congolese sentiment. .

MONUSCO says it can begin ceasefire support in Uvira and expand across eastern DRC, following Washington–Doha MONUSCO to operationalize ceasefire support in Uvira, then expand MONUSCO says it can begin ceasefire support in Uvira and expand across eastern DRC, following Washington–Doha commitments. delay” to operationally support ceasefire efforts in the country’s conflict-affected east starting in Uvira Lacroix’s remarks outlined a phased approach: MONUSCO’s initial support would focus on Uvira, before

Residents and traders in Uvira, eastern DRC, say the closed Burundi border hurts business and separates families RDF/M23 rebels previously at Uvira-Burundi Boarder Uvira Residents Decry Economic Toll of Burundi Border Closure Residents and traders in Uvira, eastern DRC, say the closed Burundi border hurts business 2026 at 7:03:32 PM Written By | Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda In Uvira On a visit to the Uvira market , South Kivu governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi listened as women urged him

Despite pledging to withdraw, M23 rebels remain in Uvira. Rwandan Defense Force, occupying North-Eastern DRC M23 Still in Uvira Despite Pledge to Withdraw – Reuters Despite pledging to withdraw, M23 rebels remain in Uvira. Uvira should be secured by a neutral force to protect civilians. The rebels entered Uvira earlier this month, close to the border with Burundi, less than a week after

DRC officials warn that M23 fighters remain in Uvira disguised as civilians. What a “Full Withdrawal” from Uvira Would Really Require DRC officials warn that M23 fighters remain in Uvira disguised as civilians. fighters into Uvira, some of whom were greeted by cheering crowds. “We are coming back to Uvira. We will also return to Bukavu,” Pulusi declared.

OCHA says over 33,000 displaced and 70,000 returnees in Uvira face critical needs as insecurity and border WHY Uvira’s Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening in 2026 OCHA says over 33,000 displaced and 70,000 returnees in Uvira face critical needs as insecurity and border closure hinder aid access. 15, 2026 at 7:03:32 PM Written By | Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Uvira Another factor choking Uvira’s recovery is the closure of the Gatumba–Kavimvira border crossing with

DR Congo’s government sent a delegation to Uvira to speed up the restoration of state authority, support Kinshasa Prepares Detailed Plan for Uvira Recovery Phase DR Congo’s government sent a delegation to Uvira 15, 2026 at 7:03:26 PM Written By | Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Uvira Analysts warned that militias such as the Wazalendo had effectively replaced state authority in Uvira They convened an expanded security council in Uvira with South Kivu Governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi.

A South Kivu lawmaker urges authorities to reopen the Bukavu–Uvira road as nearly 1,000 passengers remain South Kivu Transport Disruption Highlights Vulnerability of Eastern DRC Supply Routes Bukavu–Uvira Road Closure Leaves Nearly 1,000 Stranded A South Kivu lawmaker urges authorities to reopen the Bukavu–Uvira Kitoko Tshibanda A South Kivu provincial lawmaker has called on authorities to reopen the vital Bukavu–Uvira lawmaker, the prolonged disruption on National Road No. 5 (RN5), a key corridor linking Bukavu and Uvira

DRC army announces the liberation of Uvira after intense fighting, citing defeats inflicted on Rwanda-backed FARDC Retakes Uvira After Heavy Clashes With Rwanda-Backed M23 DRC army announces the liberation of Uvira Congo (FARDC) announced on Friday, December 26, that they had regained full control of the city of Uvira After being pushed out of central Uvira, the rebels reportedly attempted to regroup at the former MONUSCO The recapture of Uvira is viewed by military and political observers in Kinshasa as a strategic victory

Reuters reports Erik Prince-linked contractors provided drone support in Uvira as DR Congo faced AFC/ Frontline Support Reported: Erik Prince Team Flies Drones in Uvira Reuters reports Erik Prince-linked contractors provided drone support in Uvira as DR Congo faced AFC/M23 pressure amid strained peace talks Uvira, an important base for Congolese forces in South Kivu, drew international attention after AFC/M23 However, the Uvira episode represents the first known instance according to Reuters of Prince-linked

Kinshasa disputes M23’s announced pullout from Uvira, citing staged retreat and Rwanda’s continued presence Army is commanding the M23 rebels, according to the UN-US Ambassador M23’s Claimed Withdrawal from Uvira Met with Doubts Kinshasa disputes M23’s announced pullout from Uvira, citing staged retreat and Rwanda the authenticity of the withdrawal announced by Rwanda-backed M23/AFC rebels from the eastern city of Uvira The U.S. has since criticized the seizure of Uvira and warned of potential consequences for violations

After the deadly Uvira offensive, HRW calls for urgent sanctions on Rwanda and demands immediate humanitarian HRW Urges Urgent Sanctions, Aid Access After Rwanda-M23 Uvira Assault After the deadly Uvira offensive 15, 2026 at 7:03:26 PM Written By | Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Uvira , South Kivu | December 14, 2025 — The capture of the strategic city of Uvira by Rwandan forces and the The Uvira offensive took place just days after the Washington Accords were signed on December 4.