Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport in advance east towards Bukavu
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the U.N. warned that the recent escalation of fighting with government forces has left 350,
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Goma remains “under occupation” by Congo’s M23 rebels and the ceasefire they announced has been broken as their forces engage in heavy fighting along the main route to South Kivu’s main city Bukavu.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the United Nations warned that the recent escalation
Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace
Congo’s largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting.
Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu,
M23 Rebels Reach Airport Near Bukavu in Eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told Reuters on Friday.
Congolese soldiers seen circulating in Bukavu as M23 rebel group advances into South Kivu
Trucks and cars full of Congolese soldiers carrying their weapons could be seen circulating in Bukavu, South Kivu province on Friday.
AU summit unlikely to make progress on Congo in face of Rwanda defiance
Congo's war tops the agenda at this weekend's African Union summit but chances of diplomatic progress are slim as rebels ...
Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting as military tries to repel Rwanda-backed rebels
Congolese troops have fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. says are moving fast into the South Kivu province ...
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Congo's Plea: NBA's Rwanda Sponsorship Controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has urged the NBA to terminate its sponsorship deals with Rwandan entities because of Rwanda's military actions in eastern Congo. This follows similar appeals to other ...
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DRC war: Rwanda shrugs off increasing global pressure over M23 fighting in the Kivus
Rwanda is facing mounting international pressure over its role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the ...
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Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
GOMA, Congo (AP) — A weakened Congolese military fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. said were moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region's largest city ...
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M23, Rwandan troops launch fresh DR Congo offensive
Rwanda has never admitted to military involvement in support of the M23 and alleges that the DRC supports and shelters the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during ...
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Burundi warns Rwanda as eastern DR Congo conflict advances
M23 fighters and Rwandan troops on Wednesday pushed further into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Burundi warned ...
South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and ...
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Congo war fallout raises risks for heavily indebted Rwanda
The International Monetary Fund and S&P Global Ratings last week sounded the alarm on the financial cost of an extended ...