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Rwanda responds to French accusation of supporting M23

Citizens fleeing conflict in Kanyarushinya region arrive in Goma

Citizens fleeing the conflict in Kanyarushinya region arrive in Goma on November 14, 2022 as fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels continues.  PHOTO | AUGUSTINE WAMENYA | ANADOLU AGENCY VIA AFP

By  The EastAfrican

Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have escalated with counter-accusations of supporting armed rebel groups.

On Wednesday, Rwanda issued a statement dismissing, again, allegations that it is supporting UN-sanctioned M23 rebels in the eastern DRC.

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