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Hundreds of Congolese police officers join the M23 movement in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as

2025 Bukavu offensive — Hundreds of Congolese police officers join the M23 movement in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the rebel group consolidates its control of the city. Around 1,800 polic

Published February 22, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 Bukavu offensive.

Hundreds of Congolese police officers join the M23 movement in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the rebel group consolidates its control of the city. Around 1,800 police officers have surrendered their weapons to the new authorities, according to the Congo River Alliance. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/hundreds-congolese-police-join-rebels-occupied-city-2025-02-22/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-22).