Event Brief
M23 pulls back from eastern DRC towns as pressure mounts
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: M23 withdrew from several eastern DRC areas as ceasefire pressure increased, according to the group, locals and the military.
WHO: M23
WHAT: M23 fighters pulled back from several towns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 3:53 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of Congo
WHY: Ceasefire pressure mounted.
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