Geopolitical Conflict
Fighting Escalates Around Uvira in South Kivu on April 11 2026
Intense clashes between Congolese‑backed Wazalendo militias and M23 fighters flare near Uvira town, South Kivu, as fighting widens despite ongoing peace talks.
On April 11 2026, renewed hostilities erupted between pro‑government Wazalendo fighters and M23‑aligned forces in the area west of Uvira town, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Local media and conflict monitors reported several clashes along the Uvira‑border axis, with both sides exchanging fire and reinforcing positions. The violence has displaced hundreds of civilians in nearby villages and strained already fragile humanitarian access in the region. The clashes underscore how localized offensives continue to undermine the Doha‑backed ceasefire framework even as regional actors seek sustained de‑escalation.
- Status
- active
- Location
- West of Uvira, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 03:29 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-10 19:00 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-11
- Connected threats
- Not provided