M23 rebels withdraw from Uvira town under US pressure after capture

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have unilaterally withdrawn from Uvira town in South Kivu following pressure from the United States. This decision comes one week after the rebels captured the town with significant support from the Rwandan army.

The withdrawal of M23 reduces the immediate risk of a regional conflict; however, it is conditional. The group is likely seeking to maintain the defensive advantages gained from the capture of the town and may aim to secure additional concessions in exchange for their withdrawal.

This development follows a pattern of international involvement in the region, as seen in previous reports regarding similar situations. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in international politics.

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