DRC president warns of “vigorous” military response to M23 rebel advance

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi said on Wednesday night that the army was mounting a “vigorous” military response as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advance in the east of the country.

The rebels have captured large swathes of the mineral-rich region in recent weeks, including most of the key city of Goma, capital of North Kivu province.

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