FRN Rebels Capture More Neighborhoods Near Uvira

Heavy gunfire can be heard in the outskirts of Uvira City as FRN rebels press on to seize the metropolitan area. The rebels said that they have captured localities of; Gitabo, Nyabigega,and Mangwa. They are heading towards Runingu, less than 7 KM from Uvira City.

Clashes have also been reported in Bafuliiru Chiefdom in the villages of Rubuga and Birunga, within the Kigoma area. Meanwhile, after seizing Kuwamabuye, the FRN forces have also liberated Nyarurango and Rugomero localities. Civilians fleeing intense fighting between FRN rebels and Congolese troops allied with wazalendo and Burundi troops FRN fighters have advanced from Minembwe, leaving Uvira and Baraka behind them.

They are now reported in Rugezi and advancing with a strategic objective to cut the road linking Uvira to Kalemie. According to witnesses on ground the FARDC-Wazalendo-FDLR-FDNB coalition is using drones and long-range artillery pieces to press against the rebels. FRN Rebels announced that their next objective is to capture Kabanju, considered the main enemy stronghold.

Joseph Kabila commanding the FRN Rebels told his supporters that the DRC needs a revolution rather than elections.