M23 Rebels

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The M23 Rebels are a bunch of angry soldiers who started a war because they got screwed over in 2009. They’re like the bad guys in a movie, but instead of fighting aliens, they’re fighting their own army.
"I swear, if I have to eat another rat, I’m joining the M23.", A poor kid in Goma.
"They’re not rebels, they’re just a bunch of soldiers who lost their jobs and took it out on the city.", A local news reporter.
"M23 took Goma, and I didn’t even get my coffee.", A barista in the middle of chaos.
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These rebels are like the grumpy uncle of the Congolese Army. They left the army because they didn’t like the way they were treated, and now they’re fighting for revenge.
"M23 is like my ex, they left me and took my city with them.", A Goma native.
"I wouldn’t join the M23 if they paid me. I just want to sleep without hearing explosions.", A tired soldier.
"They took Goma, and now I have to deal with the aftermath. Again.", A mayor who’s had enough.
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The M23 Rebels are the dirt on the shoe of the Congolese Army. They came out of nowhere and took Goma, but they couldn’t hold it for more than a few days, which was a huge embarrassment.
"M23 is like that one kid who walked in and took the spotlight, only to trip and fall.", A student in a Goma school.
"They took the city, but they couldn’t even last a week. What’s next?", A local who’s seen it all.
"M23 is the reason I still have nightmares about war.", A veteran who fought them.
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