M23 rebels return a key military base in eastern DRC even as they conquer territories elsewhere, throwing confusion over future direction of a year-long conflict in Africa's second largest country
M23 soldiers leave Rumangabo camp after the meeting between EAC officials and M23 rebels during the handover ceremony at Rumangabo camp in eastern DRC.
"We're happy because God has freed us from this open-air prison," said Nyiramwiza, 35, carrying a baby on her back.Taken over by the Tutsi-led M23 two months ago, Rumangabo was silent and already overgrown with vegetation that made it feel abandoned, according to the AFP news agency journalists allowed to cover the handover.
"EAC forces will continue to coordinate M23's systematic retreat and asks other armed groups to put down their weapons," said General Emmanuel Kaputa Kasenga, deputy commander of the East African contingent.Imani Nzenze, described as an M23 colonel, told attendees that the rebels, who captured Goma in 2012 before being driven out the following year, had no plans to "conquer territory.
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