in Lubero territory in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Civil services say these people – who were found, bound and decapitated – were killed with knives.

Former DRC police join M23 as rebels advance, seizing key cities. Lubero residents fear attack as tensions and uncertainty grow.

Rebels have been trying to seize the city of Lubero for several months. If they do, they will be able to stage an offensive of the second largest city in North Kivu, Butembo. Houthis ready to ...