Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
UN: After taking Goma, M23 rebels head to Congo's Bukavu
Until June, the United Nations had peacekeepers deployed in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province. The U.N. made an agreement with the government to gradually begin drawing down its mission, known as MONUSCO, and closed its Bukavu office.
Fierce fighting as DR Congo rebels seek to make further advances
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Congo teacher among hundreds joining the fight against M23
Math teacher Mushagalusa Habamungu is one of hundreds in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bukavu to join the fight against the rebel army advancing towards the city. Arrthy Thayaparan reports.
M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping up the risk of a return to full-blown regional war.
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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.
Uganda Bolsters Defenses as Rebels Advance on Second Congo City
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.
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.
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"All Our Citizens Are Safe", Says India Amid DR Congo Conflict
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power.
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN says at least 700 people have been killed in intense fighting in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since Sunday. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said 2,800 people have been injured, as M23 rebels - backed by Rwanda - captured the capital of North Kivu province.
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Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
Many of Bukavu’s residents fear they are the rebels’ next target. Image Protesters set fire to makeshift barricades during a march in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday.Credit...
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Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
Roughly the size of Western Europe, the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to 100 million ... "Our objective is neither Goma nor Bukavu but Kinshasa, the source of all the problems," he said ...
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Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo say they have taken key city of Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion. At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DRC have been ...