At least 20 Burundian soldiers killed in DR Congo
Summary
At least 20 Burundian soldiers were killed in ongoing fighting in eastern DR Congo involving M23 rebels and Congolese forces shortly after a peace deal was signed in Washington.
Key Points
- At least 20 Burundian soldiers have been killed in fighting in eastern DR Congo.
- The clashes are between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army supported by Burundian soldiers.
- The fighting is focused around the border town of Kamanyola, controlled by M23.
- President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi cut short his Washington trip amid rising military tensions.
