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Rwanda, M23 rebellion and Democratic Republic of Congo

Advancing M23 fighters in DR Congo aided by Rwanda backing, army weakness

The M23 armed group has seized further territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and on Thursday was continuing to tighten its grip on provincial capital Goma, which is almost surrounded by fighting.

Barron's · 10h

Congolese Army Battles To Halt Advancing Rwanda-backed Fighters

Congolese helicopter gunships swooped low over the plains to fire volleys of rockets and troops trucked towards the front line to halt Rwanda-backed fighters advancing on DR Congo's eastern provincial capital after capturing a string of towns.

BBC on MSN · 2d

Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the key eastern trading town of Minova, according to various sources. The fall of the city puts the rebels within 40km (25 miles) of provincial capital, Goma, which lies close to the border with Rwanda.

Congo, M23 rebellion and Goma

Anadolu Ajansi · 12h

Thousands displaced as rebels advance toward eastern Goma in Congo

Tutsi-led M23 rebel group claims to defend Tutsi interests against ethnic Hutu militias whose leaders are linked to genocide of Tutsi in Rwanda - Anadolu Ajansı

The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as the M23 rebels are steadily encircling the city as the insurgent group battles Congo's army.

The New York Times · 11h

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.

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Turkey Offers To Mediate Between Rwanda And DR Congo

Ankara has offered to mediate between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo over a new offensive launched by an armed group in the east of the DRC, Turkey's president said Thursday.

devdiscourse7h

Panic in Goma: M23 Rebels Advance Amid Mounting Humanitarian Crisis

In eastern Congo, panic grips Goma as M23 rebels advance, capturing nearby towns. Goma, a key regional hub, faces heightened conflict, displacing over 7 million. Accusations against Rwanda for backing ...

Newsday11d

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east

GOMA, Congo — Several towns that fell to armed ... territory in the vast and mineral-rich region near the border with Rwanda. The conflict has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian ...

The Straits Times2d

Congo's M23 rebels seize eastern town of Minova

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Democratic ... Congo and the United Nations accuse neighbouring Rwanda of backing the group with its own troops and weapons. Rwanda denies this.

devdiscourse2d

M23 Rebels Capture Minova: Strategic Threat to Goma

The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the town of Minova, threatening Goma. The conflict has displaced 484,000 people, with Congo and the UN accusing Rwanda of supporting ...

The Africa Report23h

Military escalation in eastern DRC after diplomatic deadlock

The Congolese army acknowledged on 21 January the advance of M23 rebels in South Kivu province. Backed by Rwanda’s army, the ...

DR Congo Hospital Treats Influx Of War Wounded

Reponse Izabayo managed to reach hospital after being shot as he tried to escape fighting that has flared in eastern ...

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