Tension at the border between Masisi and Walikale after a weekend of M23-Wazalendo clashes

The security situation is extremely volatile in the areas of Lukweti and Kalonge, at the border of Walikale and Masisi territories. Intense fighting between the AFC-M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters, allied with the FARDC, has been reported, with gunfire heard over several days. Although shooting ceased on Monday morning, tensions remain high and socio-economic activities are severely disrupted.