M23 Rebels Maintain Power Following Strategic Withdrawal Tactics in Congo

Observers and residents report that M23 rebels are maintaining their presence in key cities despite recent claims of withdrawal following diplomatic pressure from Donald Trump.A United Nations report confirms the Rwanda-backed militia has committed war crimes and continues to control lucrative mining sites while operating a parallel government.The group's alleged withdrawal from Uvira is now viewed as a tactical feint to preserve its influence over critical mineral resources and major population centers like Goma.