
Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens
More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
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More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
A strategic border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and humanitarian aid to the South Kivu region after a period of closure.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after an assault by the M23 rebel group.
Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending a two-month closure that had impacted regional relations and trade.
Following the reopening of the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, trade activities and a sense of hope have returned to the town of Uvira.
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The strategic border between DR Congo and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and aid to the South Kivu region.

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.

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A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese authorities reasserted control over the area.
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After two months of closure, a key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has officially reopened. The Kavimvira post was closed in December as the Rwanda-backed M23 launched a fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo. France 24's regional correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened.
A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.