Rebels in Congo take key outpost in the east as peacekeepers withdraw and fighting intensifies
Armed rebels seized a town in eastern Congo on Thursday after violently clashing with the army, which has taken on an expanded role as peacekeeping forces withdraw from the mineral-rich, conflict-stricken region. Military officials and residents of Mushaki told The Associated Press that M23 militants had penetrated the town and occupied key military outposts, leading many to flee. “The fighting is still going on,” Sabimana Alexis, a resident, told AP.
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