Since the early hours of Monday, violent clashes have been taking place between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters in Masisi territory, North Kivu, causing panic and the flight of residents.
According to local sources, hostilities erupted around 5:00 a.m. in Luke, where heavy and light weapons fire is still being heard. The AFC/M23 rebels have reportedly launched an offensive aimed at dislodging the Wazalendo from their positions in order to extend their control over the area.
This new escalation comes barely a month after the return of residents of Luke, recently recaptured by the Wazalendo. Faced with the resumption of fighting, several families have fled to the bush, fearing for their safety.
The situation remains extremely tense and uncertain. The local population is calling for rapid intervention to ensure their protection and restore peace.
Furthermore, despite the resumption of negotiations in Doha between representatives of the AFC/M23 and the Congolese government, both sides continue to reinforce their positions with troops and equipment on the front lines in North and South Kivu.
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