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Intense fighting is reported in eastern DRC between the Congolese army, supported by the Wazalendo and the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda. The army in its offensives, is trying to retake the hills around Sake, and the town of Ngungu. During these fights, 3 civilians were killed and 4 others wounded. And Lieutenant-General Pacifique Masunzu officially took office as head of the 3rd defense zone. Masunzu's arrival comes as the Congolese army faces the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda. For the new boss of the 3rd defense zone who was optimistic, this mission is certainly difficult but not impossible. KivuMorningPost: Your Number One Source of Information in DRC Congo Based in the tourist city of Goma, KivuMorningPost is dedicated to providing the most reliable and up-to-date information on DRC Congo. We are the number one source in Eastern DRC Congo. Our mission is to inform to transform. 📧 Contact us at [email protected] Stay connected and informed: Subscribe on YouTube: KivuMorningPost Channel Follow us on Facebook: KivuMorningPost Follow us on Twitter: @KivuMorningPost Follow us on Instagram: kivumorningpostofficial Visit our Website: kivumorningpost.cd Join our community, like, subscribe and share our content for the latest updates and information. #kivumorningpost #rdcongo #goma #nordkivu #wazalendo #war CHAPTER 0:00 News Roundup - Fighting, Massunzu Command, and Civil and Economic Crisis A global overview of the main news: the FARDC and Wazalendo clashes against the Rwandan-backed M23, the arrival of Lieutenant General Pacifique Massunzu at the head of the 3rd defense zone, the impacts on civilians, and the economic challenges in eastern DRC. 1:13 Fighting in Ngungu - FARDC and Wazalendo against M23 rebels Description of the intense clashes in Ngungu between the Congolese army, supported by the Wazalendo, and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Focus on the efforts to retake the strategic hills. 4:18 Colonel Masunzu - Taking command in the heart of the crisis Analysis of the arrival of Lieutenant-General Pacifique Masunzu at the head of the 3rd defense zone, and his optimism in the face of the challenges related to the clashes against the M23. 8:03 The Opinion of Constant Mutamba - Position of the Minister on the M23 rebels Analysis of the statements of Minister Constant Mutamba concerning the M23 rebels and their impact on the security and political situation in the DRC. 12:57 Economic Struggles - Difficult context in the areas affected by the conflict Discussion on the economic repercussions of the conflicts in the East of the DRC and their consequences on daily life. 17:32 Closing - Summary of the clashes and prospects for peace Summary of the military offensives, the arrival of Massunzu, the opinion of Minister Mutamba, and the civil and economic challenges to be overcome.