Rwanda-Backed Rebels to Withdraw from Eastern Congo City
M23 fighters inspect surrendered weapons in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Dec. 15.
Photographer: Daniel Buuma/Getty ImagesThe Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group said it will withdraw from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s third-biggest city, under US pressure.
M23 took Uvira on Dec. 10 alongside Rwandan troops, according to the US, which has backed a peace deal between Rwanda and neighboring Congo. Rwanda denies supporting M23, which is involved in separate peace negotiations with Congo overseen by Qatar.