As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.

DAKAR: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels said Tuesday they will withdraw from Uvira, the strategic city in eastern Congo seized last week, as fighting in the region escalated despite a US…

The armed group's advance has raised fears of a wider conflict and has drawn US warnings of action over a breached peace deal.

The armed group's fighters fighters remained visible in the town on Wednesday, saying conditions for withdrawal not met.

DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.