M23 rebel movement Stories

DRC conflict sparks surge in sexual violence against refugee children in Burundi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Save the Children, over 65 per cent of these cases involved rape, while others included psychological and physical abuse.

M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa defends ties to DRC ex-president Kabila amid treason allegations
Amina Wako  |  May 26, 2025

Bisimwa emphasised that Kabila, like any other Congolese citizen, has the right to associate with opposition movements and should be respected for his...

Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23 rebel group
DW News  |  Mar 15, 2025

Under Mobutu's successors, Laurent and Joseph Kabila, the army was infiltrated by Rwanda, among other nations.

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