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The Congolese Army abandons their positions in Lubero, North Kivu, with reports that the deserting soldiers

M23 campaign — The Congolese Army abandons their positions in Lubero, North Kivu, with reports that the deserting soldiers have looted a market and shops in town. The military has ordered the des

Published February 20, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: M23 campaign.

The Congolese Army abandons their positions in Lubero, North Kivu, with reports that the deserting soldiers have looted a market and shops in town. The military has ordered the deserters to return to their posts within 12 hours or face criminal action. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-army-runaways-loot-sow-panic-north-kivu-town-2025-02-20/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-20).