M23, Democratic Republic of Congo

Fierce fighting as DR Congo rebels seek to make further advances
There has been fierce fighting as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance towards the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a further escalation in the region's conflict. M23 fighters have been moving south, towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, after capturing the largest city in the region, Goma.
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.
At least 773 killed in DR Congo as fighting with M23 rebels escalates
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in Goma, the largest city in the countrys east, and surrounding areas within a week due to ongoing clashes with M23 rebels,
Amid advances by M23 rebels, Rwanda welcomes proposed summit on conflict in DR Congo
The M23 group, which the United Nations and several nations allege is backed by Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains and vowed to march on the Congolese capital, Kinshasa
Rwanda-backed M23 advances towards second DR Congo regional capital
The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military airport in DR Congo on Friday, a day after pledging to take the capital Kinshasa and as international criticism mounted.
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012
DR Congo: SADC reaffirms ‘commitment’ amid M23 advance
SADC leaders pledged commitment at crisis talks in Zimbabwe as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu, just days after seizing Goma. The UN says at least 700 people have been killed since Sunday.
Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Amidst Reports of Executions and Rapes
Goma: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have expanded their presence in eastern Congo, capturing Goma, the region's major city. The UN expressed concerns over recent executions by the rebels following their intensified rebellion.
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region ...
DR Congo asks clubs to end Visit Rwanda sponsorship
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner has urged soccer clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich ...
Rwanda ‘welcomes’ proposed summit on DR Congo conflict
The UN and several nations claim that M23, which has taken the major eastern mining city of Goma, is backed by Rwanda.
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
Explained: Why DR Congo is asking Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG to end 'Visit Rwanda' sponsorship deals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked European football heavyweights Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain to ...
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DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
(Nairobi) – Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), approaches Goma, the capital of ...
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DR Congo urges Arsenal, Bayern Munich, PSG to end "blood-stained" agreement with Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned the sponsorship agreement between major football clubs and the Rwandan ...
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Inside DR Congo’s costly mercenaries and their failed security strategy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has heavily relied on foreign mercenaries to bolster its military efforts against the M23 rebels, despite the government’s insistence that they were merely ...