According to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, another 20,000 fled at the start of the week and nearly 50,000 became displaced from the Kitchanga region in Masisi territory during the week of 17 February.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/300000-flee-ongoing-violence-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-in-february-alone-united-nations-high-commissioner-for-refugees-unhcr/

A resident of the village of Kilolirwe, in Masisi, said that clashes with the rebels were also ongoing near Kitchanga.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/fresh-clashes-as-m23-rebels-make-gains-in-east-dr-congo/