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UN Reports Over 100,000 Displacements in Eastern Congo Amid Rebel Offensive

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UN Reports Over 100,000 Displacements in Eastern Congo Amid Rebel Offensive

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  • More than 100,000 people have been displaced in eastern Congo since January, driven by a new rebel offensive.
  • The M23 rebels recently captured the town of Masisi, prompting widespread flight from the region.
  • This surge in displacement adds to the already alarming 2.8 million displaced individuals in North Kivu.
  • M23, a group of ethnic Tutsis, has been engaged in conflict in the area for over a decade, contributing to a larger humanitarian crisis.
  • Overall, the conflict has displaced more than 7 million people, highlighting the severe impact of ongoing violence in the region.

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