Rwanda-backed M23 rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after it was abandoned by Congolese forces.
Chaos as Rwanda-backed rebels push toward eastern DR Congo’s second major city
The Congo River Alliance is a coalition of rebel groups that includes M23. Panic swept through eastern DR Congo’s second largest city as residents fled to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Amid chaos and looting, Bukavu braced for what comes next.
M23 rebels occupy 2nd major city in east Congo
BUKAVU, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after i
Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands
Panic and looting sweep through eastern Congo’s second-largest city as residents flee by the thousands to escape the advance of Rwanda-backed rebels
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize second major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Congo River Alliance, a group of rebel outfits including the Rwandan-backed M23, said its fighters "decided to assist the population of Bukavu" in addressing its security challenges under the "old regime".
DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu
The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo’s second largest city
Panic and looting are sweeping through eastern Congo’s second largest city as residents fled by the thousands to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
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.
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.
Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.
UK Summons Top Rwandan Diplomat After M23 Advances in Eastern Congo
Britain said on Tuesday it had summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by the Rwandan Defence Force and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "These advances constitute an unacceptable violation of DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Rebels advance, Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second-largest city
Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape ...
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