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M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares
The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, as Congo rejected a call for direct talks with the rebels.
Crisis deepens in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu
The takeover of Bukavu would constitute an unparalleled extension of territory under the M23’s control, as well as a further blow to Kinshasa’s authority in eastern Congo following the collapse of Goma,
Fighting intensifies in DR Congo as M23 rebels move closer to Bukavu
Fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders. Also, as the AI Action Summit wraps up Tuesday in Paris, we head to Sierra Leone in West Africa,
Congo's Bukavu under threat as M23 rebels warn of intervention
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, amid renewed skirmishes on the front line.
M23 threatens to move on Bukavu to ‘protect our people’
The AFC/M23 rebels have warned that they could advance toward Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo’s South Kivu Province, saying continued attacks against civilians by the Congolese army (FARDC) and its allies may force them to intervene.
Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace
Congo's largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country's east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting.
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Burundi warns Rwanda as eastern DR Congo conflict advances
On Wednesday, RwandAir said DR Congo had shut its airspace to aircraft registered in Rwanda, forcing it to re-route flights.
Trial begins for 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians
BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the ...
110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return
The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo’s cities ...
Dozens of runaway Congo soldiers face trial on violence charges
Congo authorities will put at least 75 soldiers on trial on Monday for fleeing the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into ...
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed rebels are gaining ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week.
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Catholic leader highlights desperation as eastern DRC war intensifies
As the situation gets worse in the DR Congo, the Director of Communication at Caritas Butembo-Beni has decried the ...
Tshisekedi to join regional summit on eastern Congo conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi will take part in a joint summit of Eastern and Southern African ...
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Fresh fighting flares in eastern DRC
BUKAVU: Fighting erupted on Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with M23 fighters attacking ...