M23 rebels have begun withdrawing troops from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Uvira, DRC, December 17, Xinhua — Fighters from the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group began abandoning their positions in Uvira, a strategically important city in eastern DRC, on Wednesday, a Xinhua correspondent at the scene reported.

According to eyewitnesses, military equipment and M23 fighters are abandoning their main base in the city. Group spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka confirmed the troop withdrawal but did not provide further details.

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