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March 23 Movement
  • Introduction & Top Questions
  • Origins
  • Formation and 2012–13 rebellion
  • 2021 resurgence
    • Other combatants and peacekeeping forces in the area
    • Alliance with the AFC and other groups
    • Human rights abuses and humanitarian crisis
    • Negotiations for peace
  • Involvement of Rwanda and other countries in M23’s insurgencies
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Map of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo showing provinces where the M23 rebel group is most active, specifically North Kivu and South Kivu, with major cities such as Goma, Sake, Bukavu, and Bunia labeled. Neighboring countries including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania are also shown for context. A small inset map highlights the region within Africa. Sultani Makenga, center holding a stick, leads a group of M23 rebels walking through Bunagana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with armed fighters in military uniforms behind him. Mourners gather beside coffins draped with Democratic Republic of the Congo flags and topped with flowers at a funeral ceremony in Goma for victims of a bomb attack on the Mugunga refugee camp.
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March 23 Movement: References & Edit History

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Article Contributors

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  • Amy McKenna

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Added detail about ongoing peace negotiations.
  • Amy McKenna
May 17, 2025
Media added.
  • Amy McKenna
Apr 09, 2025
Added mention of the SADC's decision to implement a phased withdrawal of SAMIDRC troops and efforts towards peace negotiations.
  • Amy McKenna
Mar 19, 2025
New article added.
  • Amy McKenna
Feb 06, 2025
Corrected display issue.
  • Amy McKenna
Feb 06, 2025
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