The rebel group issued a statement late Thursday denying the alleged massacre of civilians. The ceasefire took effect in North Kivu province at the weekend following a summit between DRC and its neighbour Rwanda. Advertisement‘Baseless allegationsEkenge claimed that while Congolese forces had "scrupulously observed the truce", the M23 had attacked government positions. The M23 responded with a statement describing accusations of a massacre in Kishishe as "baseless allegations" and insisting that "it has never targeted civilian populations". Resurgent forceThe March 23 movement, or M23, is a predominantly Congolese Tutsi rebel group that was dormant for years.

Source: Daily Nation December 02, 2022 08:23 UTC