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Rwanda-backed M23 advances in DRC

Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma And Advance Further Into Eastern DRC

United Nations agencies called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between

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DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, after the M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma.

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Rwanda-backed M23 advances in DRC as volunteers rally to fight back

After seizing the biggest city in eastern DR Congo, the Rwandan-backed armed group M23 was advancing south through a neighbouring province on Friday, as young men volunteered to fight against

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Rwanda-backed M23 pushes on in DR Congo

The Rwandan-backed M23 group on Friday advanced south after seizing the biggest city in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, in violence that according to the United Nations has killed at least 700 people in less than a week.

Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting

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Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people

Congolese troops have fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. says are moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region’s largest city and an international airport

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Congo says 773 dead in week of fighting as military battles Rwanda-backed rebels

The rebels overran the city of Goma on Tuesday, sparking a humanitarian crisis in the region and prompting the G7's foreign ministers to issue a statement calling for an end to their offensive.

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UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo

More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday.

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DRC: Government implements death penalty to combat youth gang phenomenon

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the proliferation of criminal youth gangs is at an all-time high. The government ...

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Reuben Kigame pens open letter to Ruto, other presidents calling for peace in DR Congo

Presidentila hopeful Reuben Kigame has urged President William Ruto and other African leaders to find amicable solutions to ...

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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...

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DR Congo Pressures Arsenal, PSG to Cut Ties With Rwanda Amid Human Rights Concerns

DR Congo's foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner has urged European football clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG to end parternship deals with Rwanda.

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'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 ...

U.N. warns of executions and gang rapes as war in Congo escalates

The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in ...

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Posts share old clips falsely claiming they show US soldiers in DR Congo in 2025

Amid the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, TikTok posts are circulating videos claiming to show US soldiers ...

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Human Rights Crisis Intensifies in Eastern DRC as M23 Advances, Sexual Violence, and Civilians Targeted

Volker Türk condemns escalating violence in South Kivu and urges immediate action to protect civilians and hold perpetrators ...

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