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Fighting has reignited in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group and Congolese government forces. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the hostilities, hindering peace efforts and destabilizing the region. The renewed conflict threatens to worsen the existing humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and further strain already tense relations between the DRC and Rwanda, who have a history of mutual accusations regarding support for armed groups. The international community is urging both sides to de-escalate and return to the negotiating table.
