UNICEF described the crisis as widespread and systemic, with sexual violence occurring at an alarming frequency as armed groups continue to battle for territory in the region
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Congo, home to vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, and uranium, has been battling Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have seized significant territory this year
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, made the threatening remarks on social media last weekend
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Thousands gathered in Beni to pay their respects to Idengo, whose outspoken songs criticized both the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels
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The move comes after the M23 rebels backtracked on their commitment to withdraw from the strategic town of Walikale on Monday
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The remarks highlight the broader regional implications of the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have advanced since January, sparking violence
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Congolese army officials have not responded, but local residents confirmed on Monday that rebels remain in control of the town
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A planned meeting last week in Luanda, where Congo and M23 were set for their first direct talks, collapsed after M23 withdrew following European Union sanctions against the group and Rwandan officials
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M23 rebels withdrew from Walikale to support peace efforts and dialogue, following a ceasefire declared in February to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo.
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The ongoing conflict between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army has displaced hundreds of thousands within the country
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