Fresh fighting was reported on Thursday across several locations in North and South Kivu provinces, raising fresh concerns about efforts to secure a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Clashes between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), allied Wazalendo militia fighters and the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) rebel movement were reported in Kilongo and Mahanga villages in Nyamaboko I Groupement, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, where FARDC troops and their Wazalendo allies reportedly launched an offensive to dislodge FRN fighters from their positions.

Fighting was also reported in Kibati, Walikale Territory, North Kivu, and in Nyamarhege, Lulaba and Chulwe localities in Nzibira Sector, as well as Kasika in Walungu Territory, South Kivu.

According to local sources, the clashes in South Kivu began between 7:00 am and 8:00 am on Thursday.

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