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The recent escalation in violence began with events dating back to early 2025 when the M23 rebel group captured key locations, including the city of Goma, a strategic regional hub near the Rwandan border. This group, with a significant Tutsi presence, has reportedly received support from Rwanda, leading to accusations from the Congal government that Rwanda is using this insurgency to exert influence and control over eastern DRC.