Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two key cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east in less than a month after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against overstretched and weakened Congolese forces.

The United Nations Human Rights Council earlier this month launched a commission that will investigate atrocities.

Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and two neighboring nations with the most involvement in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence.

The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. View on euronews