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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.
Crisis in Eastern Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Territories
Over 7,000 have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize vast territories in eastern Congo, according to Congo's prime minister. The conflict involves hundreds of armed groups, threatening regional stability and highlighting Congo's mineral wealth.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo.
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.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels breach second major city in Congo’s mineral-rich east
M23 rebels have reportedly “occupied” Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning themselves at the governor’s office and vowing to deviate from the “old regime.”  Read More
Eastern DR Congo - Crisis Deepens As Crime and Insecurity Surges
The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening as M23 rebel attacks continue to drive tens of thousands from their homes and claim hundreds of lives, UN humanitarians warned on Monday.
Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city in the area,
DR Congo : M23 rebels say that over 2,000 police officers have surrendered
In the eastern DR Congo, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have been consolidating their control in the towns they've captured during their lightning offensive. The rebels say that more than 2,000 Congolese police officers have surrendered and joined their movement.
Congo crisis: M23 demands talks even as it captures territories
M23 said they were reaching out to other political groups on how to improve governance in the

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Tshisekedi must negotiate with M23, says Congolese politician
A Congolese politician has called on President Félix Tshisekedi to resolve the current conflict with the M23 rebels through negotiation and stop shifting blame onto others. Speaking in an interview ...
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Regional Forces Consider Troop Deployment in M23-Controlled Congo
Eastern and Southern African countries evaluate deploying troops to stabilize eastern DR Congo regions under M23 rebel control. The EAC and SADC seek a mandate to secure these areas and potentially ...
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In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
Last month, 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.
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Motivations, ambitions of Congo’s M23 rebels unclear, analysts say
This comes after M23 fighters on Feb. 16 marched unopposed through Bukavu, three weeks after taking over Goma — eastern Congo’s biggest city. The recent advances made by the group were not ...
Children executed by M23 in Congo's Bukavu, UN says
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels executed three children in eastern Congo, according to UNHCR:: Geneva, Switzerland:::: Ravina ...
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, ...
Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been ...
Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo
The EAC and SADC regional blocs have previously called for a ceasefire in the war in the mineral-rich region, which Congo's ...