Kivu

American

[kee-voo] / ˈki vu /

noun

Lake, a lake in central Africa, on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. 1,040 sq. mi. (2,700 sq. km).

Kivu British

/ ˈkiːvuː /

noun

a lake in central Africa, between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre) and Rwanda at an altitude of 1460 m (4790 ft). Area: 2698 sq km (1042 sq miles). Depth: (maximum) 475 m (1558 ft)

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Rubaya is one of a number of towns across North Kivu under the control of the M23, who international observers say are backed by neighbouring Rwanda.

From BBC

It notes that about half a million people have been forced from their homes in South Kivu province since the beginning of December.

From BBC

The rebels began a major advance earlier this year when they captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on the border with Rwanda.

From BBC

Burundi's government fears that if the M23 cements its presence in South Kivu, it would strengthen a Burundian rebel group called Red Tabara.

From BBC

AFP was unable to obtain a reliable casualty count from independent sources as several local sources reported a "massive" deployment of M23 reinforcements, backed by armoured vehicles, in the South Kivu highlands.

From Barron's

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