M23 rebels seize second airport

M23 Rebels Capture Key Airport Near Bukavu as Conflict Escalates in Eastern DR Congo
M23 rebels have captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, intensifying conflict in eastern DR Congo despite international ceasefire calls.
Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu,
Explainer-What’s happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the
Conflict Erupts as M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo
M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, have advanced from Goma toward Bukavu, a major city in eastern Congo. The conflict, rooted in historical ethnic tensions and resource control, has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and displaced over a million people.
M23 rebels capture airport in DR Congo as advance continues
The M23 rebel group has captured the airport serving Bukavu, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, as they push forward despite international calls for a ceasefire. The rapid advance of the Rwanda-backed rebels has already displaced hundreds of thousands in recent weeks.
Congo M23 rebels seize two more towns as president seeks support abroad
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in DRC have reached a strategic airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province
Fears in Bukavu as M23 seize key airport in eastern DR Congo
M23 fighters on Friday seized the airport serving Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just as African leaders gathered for crisis talks on the escalating crisis.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim to have seized second airport in Democratic Republic of Congo
In a statement on social media, a spokesperson for the M23 rebels said the group was in control of Kavumu airport in South Kivu province - a key strategic location for the Congolese army - and surrounding areas.
M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Kavumu Airport Amid Escalating Congo Conflict
M23 rebels have gained control of the strategic Kavumu airport in eastern Congo, further jeopardizing Kinshasa's authority. The seizure comes after the rebels took Goma. President Felix Tshisekedi is seeking international help to address the crisis.
M23 Rebels Reach Airport Near Bukavu in Eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told Reuters on Friday.
Congolese soldiers seen circulating in Bukavu as M23 rebel group advances into South Kivu
Trucks and cars full of Congolese soldiers carrying their weapons could be seen circulating in Bukavu, South Kivu province on Friday.
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