The M23 Rebel group in the DRC has declared a curfew in its areas of control from 6:30PM to 6:00AM “until further notice” in the face of renewed combat with government forces alongside the governments new Southern African Development Community (SADC) allies. The M23 has said that “any violator of these provisions will be severely sanctioned”. The M23 controls a sizeable amount of territory in the North Kivu province, particularly around Masisi.
Le M23 a décrété un couvre-feu à dater de ce jour 20/01/2024 jusqu'à nouvel ordre dans tout l'espace sous son contrôle de 18h30 à 6h00 du matin pour toutes les activités y compris veillées de prières, Taxi moto, bars, etc.
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With the renewal of combat, the M23 has accused the government of “continually massacring the civilian population in Masisi”. They released several photos posting claimed drone strikes against civilian targets, which they said destroyed houses, stores, livestock, and a local cheese factory.
UPDATE 11h30, le 19 Janvier 2024.#RDCongo #Masisi
Le M23 informe le public ce qui suit :
Les forces coalisées du régime de Kinshasa notamment les FARDC, FDLR, MERCENAIRES, MILICES, les FORCES DE DÉFENSE NATIONALE DU BURUNDI et les FORCES de la SADC massacrent continuellement… pic.twitter.com/GHoUt6ggk1
— Lawrence KANYUKA (@LawrenceKanyuka) January 19, 2024
