UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo
More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday.
5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.
DR Congo rebels vow to march all the way to capital
Unconfirmed reports say the Rwanda-backed rebels are currently advancing towards Bukavu, the second-biggest city in the mineral-rich east, despite international calls for a ceasefire. In a televised address after the fall of Goma,
Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo vow to take fight to country's capital despite resistance
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have vowed to take their fight to the country's capital – but their attempts to march south are have been met by resistance.
Rwanda-backed rebels say they plan to take fight to DR Congo’s capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest city said on Thursday they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa, while Congo’s president called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion and his defence minister rejected calls for talks.
Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
Nairobi. As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and Congo said it planned a campaign to recover lost territory.
M23 rebels try to expand control in DR Congo
The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in Eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in south Kivu province. The Rwandan backed rebel group reportedly face little resistance. Meanwhile East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
UN decries sexual violence as weapon of war in DRC
The use of rape and sexual violence against women has been prevalent in the conflicts, which have been raging for decades in ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Agencies Warn of Worsening Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Eastern DR Congo
United Nations agencies on Friday called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between Government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group ...
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Death toll from DRC crisis exceeds 700
The death toll from clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo troops and M23 rebels has surged in less than a week.
South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports
The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
DR Congo: What you need to know about the conflict
The volatile situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a long history. Here's what you need to know.Surging violence ...
DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, ...
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DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns
The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious ...
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Breaking the Silence: Stanford’s inaugural Congo Week examines culture and challenges
In Stanford's first inaugural Congo Week, students and experts celebrate Congolese heritage and discuss important issues regarding the DRC.
U.N. warns of executions and gang rapes as war in Congo escalates
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in ...
Union urges SANDF to continue peacekeeping mission in DRC despite soldier deaths
Following the tragic deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC, the South African National Defence Union calls for the ...