At least 50 people killed in east Congo as government and Rwanda-backed rebels trade blame
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Over 50 Killed in DRC Clashes
Above: M23 soldiers stand at the mining pits in Rubaya on March 5, 2025. Image copyright: CAMILLE LAFFONT/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The M23 rebels are directly threatening civilian security through their attacks, and their actions have resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including the killing of a person in Kyeshero Hospital, demonstrating their disregard for civilian infrastructure and human life.
Opposition narrative
The violence was provoked by Congolese forces and their allied militias, whose joint operations with southern African troops are destabilizing the region and threatening civilian security, compelling M23 to prioritize protecting the local population.