On Saturday, Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faced chaos as M23 rebels entered the city, causing residents to flee and resulting in a looting incident at a World Food Programme warehouse. Inmates at the local prison were freed amidst the turmoil while the rebels' proclaimed governor urged calm. Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa demanded the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of potential regional escalation and emphasized the need for diplomacy, underlining the importance of respecting DRC's sovereignty.
We must not leave power in the street," he said on Saturday. "The fighting that is raging in South Kivu... threatens to push the entire region over the precipice."
We are asking for one thing and cannot accept anything else: the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congolese territory."
We must protect the integrity of our territory."
The sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC must be respected."
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