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M23 rebels surrender Kibumba as EAC regional force vow to free supply routes

KDF troops on patrol in parts of Goma in DR Congo. [Courtesy KDF]

The East Africa Community Regional Force in DR Congo has taken over Kibumba area, one of M23 rebels' strongholds.

In a statement on Friday, the force led by Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah said they took over the area located 30kms North of Goma town, after the exit of M23 in compliance with the Luanda mini-summit communique of November 23, 2022.

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