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Motivations, ambitions of Congo’s M23 rebels unclear, analysts say
A Rwandan government minister and M23 rebel group spokesperson were sanctioned Thursday by US for alleged involvement in recent conflict in DRC
Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's office claimed it was actually still controlled by his army and "valiant" allied forces.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, the second major city in the mineral-rich Kivu region to fall in three weeks.
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What can stop M23’s advance in Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story In the Democratic Republic of Congo, anxiety is growing in Kinshasa. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are advancing in the east, spreading out across north and south Kivu and are now aiming for the city of Uvira.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting little resistance from government troops, witnesses and the armed group said,
Bukavu in ruins as M23 rebels seize control of DR Congo’s South Kivu
Bukavu rises from chaos, but scars remain. Looters and rebels left devastation, yet merchants return, clinging to hope. As M23 advances, fear grips the region—will peace hold, or is worse to come?
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize second major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Congo River Alliance, a group of rebel outfits including the Rwandan-backed M23, said its fighters "decided to assist the population of Bukavu" in addressing its security challenges under the "old regime".
Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say
Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they had been fighting against M23 rebels, four sources said on Tuesday, in a further blow to Congo's army as it struggles to halt a rebel advance.
In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled.
UK Summons Top Rwandan Diplomat After M23 Advances in Eastern Congo
Britain said on Tuesday it had summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by the Rwandan Defence Force and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "These advances constitute an unacceptable violation of DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children
The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...
US top diplomat Rubio, Kenyan president call for ceasefire in eastern Congo
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenyan President William Ruto urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic ...
UN condemns 'summary execution' of children by M23 rebels in Congo as 'total chaos' grips country
Government troops clashed with their allied militias as they attempted to retreat from a key city, as a major rebel group ...
UN Security Council weighs calling on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo
Rwanda accuses Congo of fighting alongside the FDLR. The Congolese military has vowed to arrest soldiers who cooperate with ...
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Rwanda says US sanctions against its minister over Congo conflict ‘unjustified’
Punitive measures including sanctions make no contribution toward long-term security, peace, and stability for all countries ...
Congo Army Retreat From Bukavu Leads to Clashes With Allied Militias
Rwanda rejects allegations from Congo, the United Nations, and Western powers that it supports M23 with arms and troops. It ...
M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
Rebels advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on ...
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Families of missing Congolese soldiers stranded in rebel-held city of Goma
Nearly four weeks after M23 rebels took control of Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers say they have been abandoned.