Rebel Promise of Security in Bukavu Following Looting

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have promised to reinstate security in Bukavu following their capture of the city with minimal resistance, sparking concerns of a wider conflict. Many residents have fled to Burundi, with some returning to markets despite ongoing repercussions from recent looting. The World Food Programme denounced the theft of 7,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid, intended to aid vulnerable families. UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned about the risk of regional warfare and urged diplomatic solutions to address the conflict.