As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's office claimed it was actually still controlled by his army and "valiant" allied forces.

Panic and looting sweep through eastern Congo’s second-largest city as residents flee by the thousands to escape the advance of Rwanda-backed rebels

Panic swept through Bukavu on Saturday as residents and soldiers fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of the Rwandan-backed rebels. View on euronews