Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Officials and residents say Rwanda-backed rebels have gained ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they ...
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Are the Rwanda‑backed M23 rebels heading south?
After taking control of Goma, the M23 rebels – backed by Rwanda – now want to advance further into South Kivu. But as they ...
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a 'declaration of war'
Rwanda-backed rebels claim they have captured eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, as the United Nations describe a “mass ...
M23 rebels in Goma: gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan ...
M23 rebels expand their control in east Congo as Rwanda’s Kagame joins calls for ceasefire
Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of eastern Congo’s largest city including its airport, the United Nations said, as ...
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DR Congo crisis: Nduhungirehe on Rwanda’s stance ahead of EAC-SADC summit
Foreign minister Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe has emphasized Rwanda’s support for the resumption of political processes that address the root causes of the conflict in eastern DR Congo, ahead of the ...
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As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012 KAMPALA, Uganda -- After Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took ...
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Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
M23 is under the military command of Sultani Makenga, a Congolese rebel who fought in Rwanda in the 1990s, joined the Congolese Army in the 2000s and then defected to join M23 in 2012. Mr. Makenga ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a 'declaration of war'
The M23 has made significant territorial gains along Congo’s border with Rwanda in recent weeks, after months of regional attempts to make peace failed. On Sunday night, the rebels called on ...