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What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

Fighting between government forces and M23 rebels in the Eastern DR Congo intensifies, creating a humanitarian crisis. But who are the M23 and what exactly do they want?

There has been a resurgence of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo involving rebels from the ethnic Tutsi-led M23 movement. Thousands of civilians have fled the violence. What is behind this latest escalation and what do the rebels want?

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