Intense Clashes in Eastern DR Congo Trap Civilians Amid Army-M23 Standoff

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ablaze once again as fierce clashes erupt between government forces and the M23 rebel group. In Fizi territory, local armed militias have joined Congolese soldiers against the M23, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda. Civilians bear the brunt, trapped in the fighting and left increasingly desperate, as both sides intensify their operations. The conflict in the region has seen fresh recruits swelling the ranks of armed factions, escalating violence in a zo