Fighting is again taking place in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two groups—the M23 rebels and the Congolese army—are fighting each other. Some leaders from nearby countries tried to stop them, but both sides started attacking each other again.
The M23 rebels took control of a town called Ihusi. They say the Congolese army and soldiers from Burundi are bringing more weapons and people to fight. The M23 wants the other armies to leave Congo. They think this would help make peace.
The Congolese army tells a different story. They say the M23 and Rwanda keep attacking them even after promising to stop. Lieutenant-General Masunzu Pacific leads part of the Congo's army. He said the fighting has hurt many people who live in these areas. He wants everyone to help the army by telling them if they see enemy soldiers moving around.
Last week, countries in East Africa made a plan to stop the fighting. They wanted everyone to talk instead of using weapons. But the fighting became worse. Many people worry that the M23 might attack a big city called Bukavu next. The M23 says it will not attack the city, but it keeps moving closer to it.
South Africa sent seven hundred more soldiers to help keep peace in Congo. They brought big military equipment. People feel scared because the fighting keeps spreading. Many people have died because of this war, and it might last for a long time if the army and rebels cannot find a way to make peace.
The M23 rebels took control of a town called Ihusi. They say the Congolese army and soldiers from Burundi are bringing more weapons and people to fight. The M23 wants the other armies to leave Congo. They think this would help make peace.
The Congolese army tells a different story. They say the M23 and Rwanda keep attacking them even after promising to stop. Lieutenant-General Masunzu Pacific leads part of the Congo's army. He said the fighting has hurt many people who live in these areas. He wants everyone to help the army by telling them if they see enemy soldiers moving around.
Last week, countries in East Africa made a plan to stop the fighting. They wanted everyone to talk instead of using weapons. But the fighting became worse. Many people worry that the M23 might attack a big city called Bukavu next. The M23 says it will not attack the city, but it keeps moving closer to it.
South Africa sent seven hundred more soldiers to help keep peace in Congo. They brought big military equipment. People feel scared because the fighting keeps spreading. Many people have died because of this war, and it might last for a long time if the army and rebels cannot find a way to make peace.
