DR Congo conflict advances as U.N. warns of regional escalation
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday ...
Exclusive-US warns of sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials over conflict
The U.S. has warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials ahead of a summit meant to address the ...
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Burundi sends extra battalion to DRC conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 has seized vast swathes of eastern DRC and is pressing southwards into South Kivu province, which shares a border with Burundi.
UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east
The U.N.'s top human rights body agreed Friday to a text presented by Congo that “firmly condemns” support of rebel fighters ...
Goma under siege: Congolese nationals rally for peace and accountability
Congolese nationals in Cape Town march to Parliament, demanding peace and accountability following the recent seizure of Goma by M23 and Rwandan forces.
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Around 3,000 people killed as result of hostilities in Goma — DR Congo authorities
Previously, the UN reported that around 2,900 people had been killed and 2,880 wounded in Goma as a result of the hostilities ...