insert_link Africa Five Civilians Killed in Eastern Congo Amid Ongoing Conflict At least five civilians, including three women and a girl, were killed in a bombardment in eastern Congo's North Kivu province on Wednesday reports Reuters. An army spokesperson accused the M23 rebel group of the attack. This incident highlights the escalating civilian toll from the over two-year conflict between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which has displaced at least 1.5 million people, according to U.N. data. todayJune 20, 2024 8