#TRANSCRIBED As M23 captures Uvira, a viral TikTok denounces Kagame’s anti-Congo ideology and Tutsi-led 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? 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?

MONUSCO says it can begin ceasefire support in Uvira and expand across eastern DRC, following Washington–Doha delay” to operationally support ceasefire efforts in the country’s conflict-affected east starting in Uvira translating those commitments into concrete steps on the ground beginning with ceasefire support in Uvira Lacroix’s remarks outlined a phased approach: MONUSCO’s initial support would focus on Uvira, before Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC MONUSCO to operationalize ceasefire support in Uvira

Despite pledging to withdraw, M23 rebels remain in Uvira. KINSHASA — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels remain present in the eastern Congolese town of Uvira despite a public 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 Uvira should be secured by a neutral force to protect civilians.

Kinshasa disputes M23’s announced pullout from Uvira, citing staged retreat and Rwanda’s continued presence 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 Washington Peace Accord M23 Still in Uvira Despite Pledge to Withdraw – Reuters . . confirm Rwanda's deep role in M23 assault on Uvira, urge urgent sanctions and aid access. .

DRC officials warn that M23 fighters remain in Uvira disguised as civilians. group announced over the weekend that it had completed a “full withdrawal” from the strategic city of Uvira “Not So Fast” On Saturday, M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka issued a statement from the center of Uvira of Wazalendo 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.

In South Kivu’s Uvira territory, Congolese army units re‑entered the localities of Sange, Nyakabere and Uvira territory administrator Jean de Dieu Mabiswa attributed the withdrawal to diplomatic pressure and Their pullback now eases immediate pressure on Uvira and could pave the way for resuming cross‑border commerce, but the main Bukavu‑Uvira road remains cut off for the time being. commerce, but the main Bukavu‑Uvira road remains cut off for the time being.

Residents and traders in Uvira, eastern DRC, say the closed Burundi border hurts business and separates families In Uvira, in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, market vendors and families On a visit to the Uvira market , South Kivu governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi listened as women urged him According to Purusi, armed groups are still operating near Sange, about 30 kilometres from Uvira, and For now, the people of Uvira remain stuck between an economic crisis and lingering insecurity, waiting

DR Congo’s government sent a delegation to Uvira to speed up the restoration of state authority, support Uvira is a strategic town on the Congolese–Burundian border in South Kivu. 2025, the Allied Forces Coalition/Movement of 23 March (AFC–M23) rebellion backed by Rwanda captured 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.

Reuters reports Erik Prince-linked contractors provided drone support in Uvira as DR Congo faced AFC/ Democratic Republic of Congo’s security forces during efforts to secure the strategic eastern city of Uvira Uvira, an important base for Congolese forces in South Kivu, drew international attention after AFC/M23 Reuters also reported the team subsequently withdrew from Uvira and returned to what sources described However, the Uvira episode represents the first known instance according to Reuters of Prince-linked

OCHA says over 33,000 displaced and 70,000 returnees in Uvira face critical needs as insecurity and border Uvira, the second‑largest city in South Kivu province , sits in a region of eastern Democratic Republic The abrupt occupation of Uvira by the M23/AFC coalition in early December 2025 disrupted administration Another factor choking Uvira’s recovery is the closure of the Gatumba–Kavimvira border crossing with Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO WHY Uvira’s Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening in 2026 By

DRC army announces the liberation of Uvira after intense fighting, citing defeats inflicted on Rwanda-backed 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 Restoring state authority Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC FARDC Retakes Uvira After ADVERTISEMENT After being pushed out of central Uvira, the rebels reportedly attempted to regroup at

War in Eastern DRC A viral TikTok calls out disturbing celebrations of Uvira’s fall and growing anti-Congolese The fall of Uvira exposed Kagame’s anti-Congolese ideology among Tutsi .