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The governor of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports the discovery of two mass graves

M23 campaign — The governor of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports the discovery of two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies in Uvira, South Kivu, following the withdrawal

Published February 24, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: M23 campaign.

The governor of South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports the discovery of two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies in Uvira, South Kivu, following the withdrawal of the March 23 Movement (M23) from the city. Rights groups previously reported alleged killings during the M23's presence. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mass-graves-found-eastern-congo-after-rebel-withdrawal-governor-says-2026-02-27/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-24).