Military fires on protesters in eastern Congo

Congolese soldiers killed at least three unarmed protesters who demanded the removal of a military commander they accused of supporting Rwanda-backed rebels. The demonstration in Uvira targeted General Olivier Gasita, who recently deployed to the city and denies allegations of supporting M23 rebels. Witnesses said the general’s bodyguards opened fire when protesters marched to his hotel to deliver a resignation demand. The regional governor called for unity, warning that divisions would benefit M23 rebels who have seized key cities in eastern Congo’s complex conflict.

Read more:

https://apnews.com/article/congo-uvira-protesters-killed-m23-ca9a0afa06bccfc2ed4f47c1399228b0