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Goma, M23 rebellion

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma

Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped.

Reuters · 12h

DR Congo: What is happening in Goma and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

World Socialist Web Site · 3h

DR Congo breaks relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed M23 militia seizes Goma

The conflict comes amid rising global tensions after Donald Trump’s election, especially between Washington and Beijing, over control of strategic minerals like those present in the Congo.

Congo, Rwanda

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

Rwanda Urges Ceasefire in Congo, Negotiations With Rebels, Foreign Minister Says

Rwanda, which diplomats say backs M23 fighters who seized Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo this week, called on Wednesday for a ceasefire across eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with the rebels while denying Rwandan troops were involved.

UPI News on MSN · 17h

U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.

Reuters on MSN · 22h

Rwanda's Kagame says he agrees with US on need for ceasefire in Congo

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he agreed with the U.S. government on the need for a ceasefire in eastern Congo but gave no indication of bowing to calls for Rwandan troops and the M23 rebels they support to withdraw from Goma.

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Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure

By Yassin Kombi and David Lewis GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic ...

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‘No safe place to go to from Goma’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city

Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against ...

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Situation in DR Congo's Goma calmer, with sporadic shooting and looting reported: UN

Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence hampering humanitarian operations, a UN spokesman said. Stephane Dujarric, chief ...

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Congo's M23 rebels consolidate control over a devastated Goma

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -The United States told Rwanda it was "deeply ...

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DR Congo hospitals overwhelmed after Goma fighting - UN

There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the Democratic ...

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Congo tries to slow assault of rebels

Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma ...

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Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, say they are gripped by fear as ...

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Foreign nationals, World Bank staff evacuated from Congo's Goma

Foreign nationals are evacuated from Goma after rebels capture the east Congo city:::: Gisenyi, Rwanda The exodus followed ...

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