Rwandan-Backed Rebels Seize Control: Tensions Rise in Eastern Congo

Rebels backed by Rwanda declared they have taken over a second airport in eastern Congo after moving towards the Kavumu airport, vital for South Kivu. The Associated Press could not verify the airport's status. Local sources indicate rebels are closing in, posing a strategic challenge to Congolese forces.

Rwandan-backed rebels announced their capture of a second airport in eastern Congo, escalating tensions within the region.

The disputed Kavumu airport, crucial for South Kivu, remains under contested control as conflicting reports emerge from ground forces.

Local citizens report the rebels approaching mere kilometers away, intensifying the strategic conflict with Congolese military.