Bernard Byamungu
Bernard Byamungu is a commander of the M23 rebels, a group that has recently captured the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He was seen engaging with local residents and urging government forces to surrender, highlighting the tensions and chaos in the region as the M23 expands its control.
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Bernard Byamungu promised to change the status quo after the M23 captured Bukavu.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture eastern DRC’s second-largest city | Democratic Republic of the Congo
United Kingdom· 2025-02-17
Rebel commander Bernard Byamungu told Reuters the M23 has had the city under its control since the middle of the day.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo’s strategic city of Bukavu
Guyana· 2025-02-17
Bernard Byamungu was seen assuring residents that peace would return to the area.
Gavana wa Kivu aeleza sakata la M23, Serikali yaikomalia Rwanda
Tanzania· 2025-02-17
One of its military commanders tells a group of cheering residents to leave the streets, saying operations were still ongoing.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of BukavuTanzania· 2025-02-17M23 commander Bernard Byamungu was filmed chatting to locals and urging government forces to surrender.
Bukavu in DR Congo falls to Rwandan-backed M23 rebelsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
