M23 Rebels Seize Nyabibwe Despite Ceasefire

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, citing humanitarian reasons, after capturing the key city of Goma. Despite the ceasefire, the rebels have seized Nyabibwe, a mining town in South Kivu province, raising concerns about their intentions to advance towards the provincial capital, Bukavu. The Congolese government and international observers express skepticism about the ceasefire's sincerity, as clashes continue and the humanitarian situation worsens, with at least 900 people killed and nearly 3,000 injured in recent fighting. The ceasefire announcement comes ahead of a regional summit involving DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, with international calls urging a return to negotiations. The M23 claims no intention to capture Bukavu or other areas, but the situation remains tense, with reports of rebel reinforcements. The G7 foreign ministers have urged all parties to ensure humanitarian aid access and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.