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M23 insurgents capture the town of Kitshanga in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after days of

heavy fighting. The DRC army confirms the withdrawal of its troops from the town, saying that it was a "tactical move to protect civilians".

Published February 1, 2023· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: M23 offensive.

M23 insurgents capture the town of Kitshanga in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after days of heavy fighting. The DRC army confirms the withdrawal of its troops from the town, saying that it was a "tactical move to protect civilians".

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2023-02-01).