Rwanda-backed rebels take control of airport in Goma, eastern Congo's largest city
Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city, Goma, on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced people, after capturing the city in an offensive that left dead bodies lying in the streets.
Congo’s Goma on the brink as Rwanda-backed fighters take airport
In the capital, Kinshasa, protesters complaining of a lack of international action attacked foreign embassies, including those of the U.S., France and Rwanda.
M23 rebels take control of Goma airport
Goma residents and UN sources said dozens of troops had surrendered, but some soldiers and pro-government militiamen were holding out
Crisis in Goma: Rebels Take Control Amidst International Tensions
M23 rebels have seized control of Goma's airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, escalating a long-standing conflict. The takeover raises humanitarian concerns and risks wider regional violence.
Rebels take control of airport in DR Congo
The UN says peacekeeping troops have been forced to shelter in their bases in the conflict-torn Congolese city of Goma Read Full Article at RTcom
Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city Goma on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced people,
Congo's M23 Rebels Move South Towards Bukavu in New Push After Goma Seizure
A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier stands in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes between M23 the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at the border crossing point at Gisenyi,
M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, including its airport, the United Nations said, as Rwanda's president on Wednesday joined calls for a ceasefire in the decadeslong conflict amid mounting international pressure.
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.
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DR Congo’s Goma on the brink as fighters take airport
An armed group backed by Rwandan troops have taken control of the airport in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma, dealing a ...