Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma And Advance Further Into Eastern DRC
United Nations agencies called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between
M23 rebels advance as efforts to contain DRC crisis intensify
Rwanda-backed fighters were in control of almost the entire city of Goma in the DR Congo on Wednesday, as residents began to re-emerge after days of deadly fighting, while Angola urged the leaders
Rwanda-backed rebels vow to take DRC capital after claiming capture of Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels are closing in on the key eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo city of Bukavu, promising to continue their lightning offensive until they take the national capital. The bloody conflict in the eastern DRC took a dramatic turn this week when Kigali-backed fighters from the M23 claimed to take control of Goma in North Kivu province before advancing southwards in the direction of Bukavu,
Rwanda-backed M23 advances in DRC as volunteers rally to fight back
M23 fighters move south in the DRC, prompting young volunteers to enlist in Bukavu as fears of further escalation grow.
M23 Rebels Advance Intensifies in DRC
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo are advancing south after capturing Goma. Their push towards Bukavu signifies an escalation in the prolonged conflict that involves regional powers and has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement.
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, after the M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma.
DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the east, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of the city of Goma and are reportedly advancing south to take more territory.
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DRC health ministry says 773 bodies in Goma hospital morgues
Over 770 bodies in Goma hospital morgues, more on the street Displaced people leave Goma camps as daily life slowly resumes Congo army retakes villages from M23 rebels in Kalehe Burundian troops ...
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M23 rebels in DRC closes in on Kinshasa
As the political crisis in Congo DRC continues to escalate, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have said they plan to take their offensive ...
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UN decries sexual violence as weapon of war in DRC
As fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese armed troops escalate in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Office of ...
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“All our citizens are safe,” MEA says on DRC conflict
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic ...
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Risk of Regional Conflict Following Fall of Goma and M23 Offensive in the DRC [analysis]
A shifting political calculus by sponsors of the M23 rebel group risk triggering another war in the Great Lakes Region, underscoring the importance of African mediators and global partners acting ...
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M23 rebels now want to capture DRC capital Kinshasa
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s largest city said Thursday they want to take their fight to the far-off ...
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DRC: Waterborne diseases threaten to compound escalating humanitarian crisis, warns the IRC
The Democratic Republic of  Congo (DRC) continues to face an escalating humanitarian crisis as conflict-driven displacement leaves millions without access to food, clean water, electricity, and basic ...
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AU to deploy fact-finding mission in eastern DRC
The M23 carried out a lighting advance in which they captured several towns and cities in eastern DRC. Their advances are still ongoing southward of Goma City, Bukavu in South Kivu. Thank you for ...