The clashes erupted in Kalembe, a town in North Kivu province, resulting in injuries among civilians, including two teenagers. Health sources in Goma reported that at least 14 civilians were wounded by gunfire.
The recent ceasefire between Kinshasa and Kigali, mediated by Angola, had aimed to quell the conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebellion. However, the renewed fighting indicates that the fragile truce has collapsed.
Rwanda has accused the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandan rebel group operating in eastern DRC, of posing a threat to its borders and Tutsi communities. This ongoing conflict has contributed to the instability and violence in the region for decades.
The resumption of hostilities raises concerns about the prospects for peace and security in eastern DRC. As talks between DRC and Rwanda are scheduled to resume in Luanda, it remains to be seen whether a new agreement can be reached to end the violence and address the underlying issues contributing to the conflict.
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