M23 fighters have captured a strategically important airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising concerns ahead of the upcoming African Union summit. This bold move by the rebel group, which has been involved in ongoing conflicts in the eastern DRC, underscores the fragile security situation in the region. The seizure of the airport not only disrupts local logistics and access but also poses significant challenges for regional stability as leaders prepare to discuss pressing issues, including security and humanitarian crises in the area. The situation has heightened tensions and prompted calls for urgent international attention and intervention to restore peace and protect civilian lives in a country already grappling with decades of conflict and instability.
M23 fighters seize key DRC airport before African Union summit
