M23 Rebellion in DR Congo: Protesters Light Fires Near US Embassy
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel group.
Dramatic Escalation: M23 Rebels Advance Towards Bukavu
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, are advancing towards Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This move follows their capture of Goma, raising the specter of renewed regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts,
Congolese civilians caught in growing rebellion face terrible choice
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo's escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo's interior and seek the protection of a weak army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda,
'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports
The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo after seizing Goma.
DRC Prepares Strategic Response to M23 Rebellion
The Democratic Republic of Congo is planning a strategic response to reclaim territories that have been taken over by the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda. President Felix Tshisekedi announced measures to recover the provincial capital Goma,
DR Congo: What is happening in Goma and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Their fury is focused on Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who they accuse of backing the rebels - an accusation long made by the UN. To put it bluntly, a group of UN experts maintains the Rwandan army is in "de facto control of M23 operations",
Congolese civilians caught in a growing rebellion face a terrible choice
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s ...
What Is M23, the Rwandan-Backed Group Fighting in Eastern Congo?
The militia seized the pivotal city of Goma, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in a region that has suffered decades of ...
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What does the capture of Goma mean for M23 rebels and their grievances?
Just over three years after the resurgence of the M23 in eastern DR Congo, the rebel group’s war with a government coalition saw its biggest escalation on Sunday, January 26, when the rebels entered ...
M23 rebels in Goma: gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
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Rwanda‑DRC tension: Is Kagame too valuable to be isolated over alleged M23 backing?
The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say ...
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Why Rwanda-backed M23 is involved in the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis – Report
Rwanda's government, led by President Paul Kagame, has been accused by the DRC and various international organizations of ...
DRC has created a reserve force to fight the M23 – why this may backfire
Merely absorbing armed groups into a reserve force does little to address the underlying causes of the eastern DRC crisis.
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Congo's Shadow Economy: Unmasking the M23's Mineral Revenues
M23's capture of mineral-rich areas in Congo is boosting its illegal mining revenues, fueling fears of a regional conflict spillover. Despite Rwanda's denial of involvement, the illegal mineral trade ...