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 ...
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 ...
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...
Having seized Goma, Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern
By Sonia Rolley (Reuters) -When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to ...
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As families recover from M23 rebels' takeover of Goma, death toll remains unclear
In Goma’s Kahembe neighborhood, nestled at the edge of the city near the Rwandan border, signs of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels’ takeover are clear to see. Many homes were hit by shelling as the conflict ...
U.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing "summary executions" and gang rapes
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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DRC: Residents of M23‑occupied Goma pick up the pieces
The eastern DRC city of Goma was seized by M23 rebels and their Rwandan allies on 26 January. Residents have emerged to count ...
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Crisis in Congo: M23 Rebels Expand Influence Amid Tensions
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have intensified their actions in eastern Congo, capturing key regions including Goma. The UN has reported executions and human rights abuses by the rebels, while Congolese ...
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Congo courts Washington as Rwandan‑backed rebels seize Goma
The US is feeling pressure to intervene after its embassy in Kinshasa was attacked on Tuesday by anti-M23 offensive ...
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Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they've captured the key city of Goma
Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the regional hub from Congolese forces ...