Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.
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.
Congolese army fights 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
Fighting Stalls in East Congo as Troops Push Back Rwanda-Backed Rebels
The Tutsi-led rebels have seized Goma, the largest city in east Congo and capital of North Kivu province, which is home to lucrative gold, coltan and tin mines. They then moved on towards Bukavu in South Kivu province,
Congo says 773 killed in the past week of fighting between troops, rebels in Goma
Authorities confirmed 773 bodies and 2,880 injured persons in Goma's morgues and hospitals, Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya told a briefing in the capital, Kinshasa, adding that the death toll could be higher.
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012
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Explainer: What is happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the ...
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Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
capital of South Kivu province East Africa bloc urges talks Congo president warns of escalation GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan 29 (Reuters) - As an East African bloc urged an ...
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U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire
29 (UPI) --The U.S. State Department called for a cease-fire in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington ... to the conflict in South Kivu that was making ...
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M23 rebels say North Kivu governor of Democratic Republic of Congo killed
Peter Chirimwami, governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern North Kivu province ... to legitimate self-defense" if the UN or the South African Development Community (SADC) ...
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Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, ...
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Congo’s M23 rebels move south toward Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday toward Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appeared to be an attempt to expand ...
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DRC - 3 Questions On the Intensification of the Armed Conflict in North and South Kivu [press release]
In recent weeks, the armed conflict between the M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by their allies, has flared up again in the province of North Kivu and spread to the neighbouring province of ...