Around 200,000 civilians fled eastern DRC as Rwanda‑backed M23 rebels advanced into Uvira amid heavy fighting. At least 74 people were killed according to UN sources, despite a recent U.S.-brokered peace agreement intended to halt hostilities. M23 fighters captured several strongholds, taking advantage of the weakened Congolese forces who retreated toward Burundi. Residents reported gunfire and chaos as government troops evacuated key administrative centers.
Date: December 10, 2025. Source: aljazeera.com