Overview
- Rebel leader Corneille Nangaa framed the move as a unilateral trust‑building gesture linked to the Doha process and called for demilitarisation, civilian protection and neutral ceasefire monitors in the city.
- Residents and observers reported M23 fighters still present on Tuesday, with discussion of a proposed 5‑kilometre buffer zone but no clear timeline or verification mechanism for a pullout.
- The U.N. and rights groups say roughly 200,000 people have fled the latest offensive, with at least 74 civilian deaths and dozens more wounded reported during drone and artillery strikes.
- Washington accused Rwanda of violating the Washington Accords and warned of consequences, while Kigali denies backing M23 as U.N. experts assert Rwandan command influence over the group.
- The seizure of Uvira cut DRC’s land link to Burundian support and pushed displacement into Burundi, as fighting continued south of the city and aid operations struggled to reach those in need.