The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital ...
The takeover of Bukavu would constitute an unparalleled extension of territory under the M23’s control, as well as a further ...
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...
The M23 has made significant territorial gains along Congo's border with Rwanda in recent weeks, after months of regional attempts to make peace failed. On Sunday night, the rebels called on ...
Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Launch New Offensive, Seizes Nyabibwe | Firstpost Africa The M23 rebels have launched a fresh offensive along with Rwandan forces in DR Congo's mineral-rich east days after ...
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
Much of the beleagured city of Goma was calm early Wednesday morning, after a day during which thousands of fleeing people hunkered down by roadsides as missiles flew and injured people streamed to ...
M23 Rebels Threaten DR Congo Capital Kinshasa after Capturing Goma | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G The Rwanda-backed M23 ...