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In a proactive move to combat rising Ebola threats, Uganda has implemented stringent border controls with the DRC. Only essential workers and freight can cross, provided they undergo rigorous health screenings. Those returning home must adhere to a mandatory 21-day isolation period. Educational institutions at the border continue to function, prioritizing student health with daily temperature checks.

Amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi urged young people to enlist against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have seized key areas, including parts of Goma and South Kivu. A regional summit called for peace talks, but Tshisekedi was absent. Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame, threatened South Africa over its involvement after 13 peacekeepers were killed. Analysts warn of a prolonged crisis driven by control over Congo’s vast mineral wealth.

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has issued a stark warning to Rwanda, accusing it of hostile intentions as tensions escalate over the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking near the border, he urged citizens to prepare for potential attacks, branding Rwanda a "bad neighbor." The ongoing DRC crisis, fueled by the Rwanda-backed M23 group, has heightened fears of regional war.

South African armed forces have commenced withdrawing their peacekeeping troops from rebel-held eastern Congo, facilitated by passage through Rwanda to Tanzania for their return. This withdrawal follows a decision by the southern African regional body to conclude its mission early after clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which resulted in casualties.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in the occupied eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday. With hundreds of Congolese soldiers and allied militia fighters having dispersed to avoid capture, the M23 has carried out frequent raids in a bid to stamp its authority on the restive region.

The UN warned that escalating violence in eastern DR Congo, fueled by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, could destabilize the region. Over 500,000 people have been displaced, with reports of mass human rights violations. UN rights chief Volker Turk stressed that global demand for DRC’s minerals contributes to the crisis. An international investigation is being considered, while the EU and UK urge an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

PM Sunak deports asylum seeker to Rwanda under new policy, emphasizing cost-effectiveness. Tracking challenges persist as only 2,143 of 5,700 accepted by Rwanda are located. Concerns over Ireland migrants in Dublin tent city.

Congo's government will engage in peace talks with the M23 rebel group in Angola, marking a shift from its previous refusal for direct negotiations. The conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo has escalated significantly, causing massive displacement and humanitarian crises. Mediation efforts are ongoing amid international involvement.

Hundreds of Congolese nationals protested at the EU offices in Pretoria, South Africa, demanding sanctions against Rwanda for supporting rebel group M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The group recently seized Goma, sparking a humanitarian crisis. Protesters criticized a minerals deal between the EU and Rwanda, accusing Brussels of fueling the conflict. They called for similar sanctions against Rwanda and President Kagame as those imposed on Russia.

A 17-year-old city student has been named Rwanda's brand ambassador in India by that country's high commission, for her work among its refugees and genocide survivors over the past one year.

Britain's King Charles has given his approval to the legislation that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak considers crucial for his strategy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Violence has surged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the M23 rebel group seizing Goma, leading to mass instability. The jailbreak of over 4,000 inmates and attacks on embassies have intensified the chaos. Rwanda’s controversial involvement and the struggle over resource-rich territories exacerbate the conflict, risking broader regional unrest and severe humanitarian consequences.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, face challenges in their peace negotiations despite signing agreements. Mistrust and demands from both sides, including prisoner releases and security guarantees, hinder progress. Failure to reach an agreement could escalate violence, with multiple groups active in the region, further destabilizing the DRC.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled the government's Rwanda policy for migrants as unlawful, posing political ramifications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The policy aimed to reduce rising immigration by sending those who made "dangerous or illegal journeys" to Rwanda. However, the court's decision leaves Sunak's immigration plans in disarray and may deepen divisions within the ruling Tory party. The ruling could also lead to demands for Britain to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights, a move Sunak has thus far resisted.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured large parts of Goma, including its airport, intensifying the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The battle left many dead and displaced, with international calls for a ceasefire. Rwanda denies backing M23, while accusations from the UN suggest up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are involved. Pope Francis has urged for peace, and analysts warn that securing a rebel withdrawal may prove more difficult than in previous clashes.

Amnesty International has accused the M23 rebels in eastern Congo of committing severe human rights abuses. These abuses include the killing, torturing, and forcibly disappearing of civilian detainees in rebel-controlled cities. The rights group documented these atrocities based on interviews with former detainees who described horrific conditions and violence, potentially amounting to war crimes.

The recent clashes between M23, the army, and pro-M23 self-defense groups have resulted in mass displacements of communities. South Africa has announced its plan to deploy 2,900 troops as part of the Southern African Development Community's efforts to assist Congo in combating rebel groups. The presence of surface-to-air missile systems was deemed a threat to the safety of civilians, as well as peacekeepers, humanitarian workers, and commercial flights in the region.

Militants linked to the extremist Islamic State group killed 12 villagers in attacks in Congo's North Kivu province. The Allied Democratic Forces carried out the killings in three villages in the Beni territory. The conflict in eastern Congo has escalated due to the resurfacing of the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda's leader, Paul Kagame, according to President Felix Tshisekedi.

Bukavu, controlled by the M23, faces nightly killings and widespread fear as Congolese troops fled, leaving weapons accessible to criminals. The absence of courts and police exacerbates the situation, with residents resorting to self-defense measures. While the M23 struggles to maintain control and faces resistance, residents express weariness of constant conflict, caught between the M23 and pro-Kinshasa militias.

The rebel group M23, which is allegedly linked to Rwanda, has claimed to have seized control of the town of Mweso in eastern Congo. This has raised concerns about security ahead of the country's presidential election on December 20. The Congolese army has confirmed that fighting is taking place in the area. M23 first gained prominence a decade ago when it captured the city of Goma. The group accuses the Congolese government of not implementing a peace deal and President Felix Tshisekedi blames Rwanda for supporting the rebels.

The Indian embassy in Kinshasa urged Indian nationals in Bukavu to leave immediately due to the advancing M23 rebels, who have taken Goma and are nearing Bukavu. With around 1,000 Indians in Congo, the embassy recommends an emergency plan and avoiding travel to Bukavu, emphasizing the opening of commercial routes, airports, and borders.