The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) confirmed on Friday, December 26, 2025, the forced withdrawal of M23-AFC rebel troops from the center of Uvira, in South Kivu province.
According to Second Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, spokesperson for the Congolese army in the Sokola 2 South operational sector of South Kivu, this was not a voluntary withdrawal, but rather a forced one. The rebels were compelled by the FARDC to leave Uvira after four days of fighting.
“This is not a voluntary withdrawal, but a forced withdrawal, following military pressure from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which led these terrorists to withdraw from downtown Uvira,” he stated.
He indicated that the Congolese army succeeded in sinking two M23-AFC rebel boats stationed at the port of Kalundu, carrying military equipment belonging to this rebellion supported by the Rwandan army, thus forcing the rebels to establish their new headquarters more than 20 km from the city of Uvira.
Second Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan also reported that, during the four days of fighting, the Congolese army inflicted heavy losses on the M23-AFC, notably capturing 13 fighters. Eleven weapons were also recovered by the FARDC. He called on the population of Uvira to remain calm and vigilant, before reiterating the determination of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect the territorial integrity of the DRC.
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