M23 rebellion, Armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The M23 rebellion involved a rebel group operating in North Kivu.
The M23 movement began in early 2012 and ended by November 2013.
The conflict has links to ethnic tensions related to Rwandan interference.
Travel advisories often warn against visiting areas affected by the M23 conflict.
The M23 was named after the March 23, 2009 peace agreement.
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Location
Part of
Kivu conflict
GPS coordinates
-1.60379,29.19525
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:15
