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Burundi initiates the withdrawal of its military forces from the eastern DRC following M23 advances.

M23 campaign — Burundi initiates the withdrawal of its military forces from the eastern DRC following M23 advances. Between 10,000 and 15,000 Congolese civilians cross into Burundi to avoid viole

Published February 18, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: M23 campaign.

Burundi initiates the withdrawal of its military forces from the eastern DRC following M23 advances. Between 10,000 and 15,000 Congolese civilians cross into Burundi to avoid violence, with several drowning in the Ruzizi River. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rebel-held-ports-eastern-dr-congo-re-open-aid-needs-grow-2025-02-18/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-18).