Violent clashes erupted Saturday between the Rwandan-backed M23 group and pro-Kinshasa forces around the strategic city of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. Fighting was reported in several towns near Uvira, with gunfire and explosions heard. The M23 group, which has seen a resurgence since 2021 and previously seized Goma and Bukavu, reportedly gained control of Uvira and border areas on December 10. This offensive occurred as DRC and Rwanda signed a peace accord brokered by the U.S.