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Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control

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President Félix Tshisekedi calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda -backed rebels expand their control.

Rwanda 's leader also threatens to “deal” with any confrontation from South Africa regarding the conflict.

M23 rebels in eastern Congo are backed by some 4,000 troops from neighboring Rwanda .

They are one of more than 100 armed groups vying for control in Congo 's mineral-rich east.