M23, Rwanda and DR Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes talks to end DR Congo conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group cautiously welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Opinion
Regional crisis, global balance: The DRC-Rwanda conflict, M23 and minerals
The M23 is one of the most important actors operating in the DRC territory, allegedly supported by Rwanda. While the M23’s goals are officially to “protect the Tutsi population,” the group’s activities are largely related to control of strategic mining areas in the eastern part of the DRC.
Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt
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Germany stops new aid to Rwanda over DR Congo conflict
The German development ministry said Berlin had informed Rwanda in advance of the move and urged it to withdraw support for the M23 rebel group
East DR Congo mines mint Rwanda-backed M23's fortune
Mine shafts snake under the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's mountains, but instead of the Congolese government their rich veins are making a mint for the Rwanda-backed M23.
Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.
VOA60 Africa - Angola says direct talks between DRC and M23 rebels to start March 18
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has until now rejected direct talks with the M23 and the government has not officially confirmed its participation.
DR Congo conflict forces halt at world's 3rd biggest tin mine
Advancing anti-government fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forced the temporary closure of the world's third most productive tin mine, its operator said in a statement received by AFP Friday.
For Congo and M23, accepting talks was first step. Agenda is next
The question of peace between the M23 and Kinshasa is also the question of a ceasefire
Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwandan foreign minister: 'We have no soldiers on Congolese soil'
With Kigali accused of providing military support to the M23 rebels in the east of the DRC, and negotiations between the DRC ...
Foreign Affairs2d
How Far Will Rwanda Go in Congo?
Since January, however, the rapid conquest and occupation of a huge area of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda and ...
Responsible Statecraft on MSN5d
M23 & Rwanda are trying to redraw the map and it's all about to blow
Will offers of resource wealth to the US and other powers help bring militia violence to heel in the Democratic Republic of ...
With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power
Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.
Dhaka Tribune2d
Genocide in international law
The "genocidal acts" a United Nations investigation said on Thursday that Israel had carried out in Gaza are the most serious ...
Al Jazeera on MSN2d
‘People need a break’: DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars
Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops?
Norway to extradite man to Rwanda for trial on murder charges in 1994 genocide
Norway will extradite a man to Rwanda on the East African country's request, to stand trial on charges of committing murder ...
Opinion
Between Rwanda and Congo, the US picked the wrong side
The current fighting is the result of a decision by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to incite ethnic violence and to support groups that perpetrated the Rwanda genocide.
Africanews on MSN1d
G7 diplomats express support for Ukraine and condemn global conflicts
The diplomats also condemned the M23 offensive in DRC for its violence, displacement, and human rights violations, calling ...