Congolese army tries to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
Congolese troops have fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. says are moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region’s largest city and an international airport.
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.
Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
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.
Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south
President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was ready for "confrontation" as he rejected criticism over his backing for M23 rebels who were pushing south on Thursday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after capturing the major city of Goma.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Pressing Toward Bukavu in Congo, UN Says
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are moving “rapidly” through South Kivu province toward the city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said.
Life After a Rebel Takeover
For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.
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In rebel-held Goma, residents struggle with water, electricity cuts
Even before Goma fell to Rwanda-backed rebels, the city was already knee-deep in a water crisis caused in part by dilapidated ...
As rebels cement rule of Goma, residents cope with life cut off from basic services
On the shores of Lake Kivu, Goma residents were busy filling up plastic jerrycans with lake water. Less than a week since ...
Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern Goma
STORY: Rwandan-backed rebels appear keen to show they can not only seize the biggest city in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
Rebels expand forces in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels were expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said Friday, also expressing concerns over executions it learned were ...
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels are expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region's major city.
Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on ...
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Goma residents react as rebels capture eastern Congo's largest city
On the shores of Lake Kivu, Goma residents were busy filling up plastic jerrycans with lake water. Less than a week since ...