M23 Rebels Claim Control of Mweso Town in Congo Amid Election Concerns

President Tshisekedi warns rebel-controlled territories may not participate in December vote due to security issues.

M23 rebel group claims to have seized Mweso town in Congo's conflict-hit eastern region amid intense fighting.
President Felix Tshisekedi blames Rwanda for destabilizing Congo by backing the M23 rebels, a claim Rwanda denies.
Fighting in eastern Congo has been simmering for decades with over 120 groups fighting for power, land and valuable mineral resources.
M23 resurfaced and started capturing territory in late 2021, after being largely dormant.
Tshisekedi, who seeks reelection, has said rebel-controlled territories might not participate in the upcoming December vote for security reasons.