Burundian forces depart DR Congo as part of EAC pullout

The seven-nation East African Community (EAC) first deployed troops in the violence-plagued east of the DR Congo in November 2022, at the invitation of the country's authorities, to free areas taken by the resurgent M23 rebel group.

Soldiers from the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) accompany journalists into areas under the control of March 23 Movement (M23) in Bunagana, DR Cong, on April 19, 2023. (AFP)