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M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns Masisi and Katale in Eastern Congo

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M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns Masisi and Katale in Eastern Congo

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  • M23 rebels have taken control of two strategic towns, Masisi and Katale, in eastern Congo according to local officials and civil society.
  • The takeovers occurred within a week and have aggravated an already severe humanitarian crisis, with over 7 million people displaced.
  • Masisi, located 80 kilometers from Goma, serves as an important entry point into the country's interior.
  • M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka claimed the group is focused on protecting civilians amidst the conflict.
  • Residents report fleeing violence and increasing danger, as the Congolese army investigates these claims.

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