M23, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo severs ties with Rwanda, accusing it of backing M23 rebels
M23 insurgency in eastern Congo has intensified in January with the rebels seizing control of more territory than ever before, prompting the United Nations to warn of the risk of a broader regional war.
Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance
Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.
Advancing M23 Fighters In DR Congo Aided By Rwanda Backing, Army Weakness
The M23 armed group has seized further territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and on Thursday was continuing to tighten its grip on provincial capital Goma, which is almost surrounded by fighting.
Thousands flee eastern DRC as M23 rebels encircle provincial capital Goma
Thousands of people have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as clashes between M23 rebels and government forces intensify. The Rwanda-backed armed group has captured a string of towns over the last few days,
Nine SANDF members killed in DRC fighting off M23 rebels advancing on Goma
The South African National Defence Force confirmed on Saturday evening that nine soldiers were killed in the DRC by M23 rebels in the eastern DRC.
Hundreds injured as M23 rebels advance on eastern DR Congo’s main city
M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around two million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts. View on euronews
Guterres Voices Alarm Over M23 Rebel Offensive in DR Congo, 'Devastating Toll' On Civilians
The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a "devastating toll" on civilians.Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed rebels seizure of Sake,
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Congo repels overnight M23 advance on Goma city, say sources
Three-year M23 insurgency has intensified this year Three South African servicemen killed, says union US, EU call on M23 rebels to stop advance Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Congolese ...
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SANDF Soldiers Killed Fighting M23 Rebels in Eastern DRC, Mzansi Says: “Bring Our Soldiers Home”
The SANDF confirmed that nine members were killed by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but citizens are ...
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Nine SANDF soldiers killed in fierce fighting with M23 rebels in the DRC
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has lost nine soldiers in combat against M23 rebels in the Democratic ...
UN warns Congo's M23 conflict could spark regional war
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that eastern Congo's M23 conflict risks spiralling into a ...
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Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault
The circumstances around the death of Major General Peter Cirimwami were unclear, but Cirimwami, who led army operations in ...
Live M23 traffic updates as two-car crash near Gatwick Airport leads to mile-long queues
Long queues were building on the M23 in Surrey on Saturday night (January 25) after a crash near Gatwick Airport. The ...
M23 rebels battling Congo’s army close in on Goma as panic spreads among city’s 2 million people
Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army. Many civilians have been wounded in the crossfire, stretching the main hospital.
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DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced on the key ...