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M23, DR Congo

DRC conflict: Life under M23 rebel control

Weeks after M23 rebels seized Goma, residents are adjusting to a new reality. While some services continue, public support appears coerced as the rebels push forward.

Reuters · 7d

Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east

As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's office claimed it was actually still controlled by his army and "valiant" allied forces.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8d

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo.

devdiscourse · 2d

Crisis in Eastern Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Territories

Over 7,000 have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize vast territories in eastern Congo, according to Congo's prime minister. The conflict involves hundreds of armed groups, threatening regional stability and highlighting Congo's mineral wealth.

Reuters · 7d

Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say

Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they had been fighting against M23 rebels, four sources said on Tuesday, in a further blow to Congo's army as it struggles to halt a rebel advance.

allAfrica.com on MSN · 1d

Eastern DR Congo - Crisis Deepens As Crime and Insecurity Surges

The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is worsening as M23 rebel attacks continue to drive tens of thousands from their homes and claim hundreds of lives, UN humanitarians warned on Monday.

France24 (Video) on MSN · 2d

DR Congo : M23 rebels say that over 2,000 police officers have surrendered

In the eastern DR Congo, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have been consolidating their control in the towns they've captured during their lightning offensive. The rebels say that more than 2,000 Congolese police officers have surrendered and joined their movement.

The East African on MSN · 2d

Congo crisis: M23 demands talks even as it captures territories

M23 said they were reaching out to other political groups on how to improve governance in the

Rwanda, Congo

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Rwanda Sanctions Will Undermine Push for Congo Peace Talks, Proscribed Minister Says

International sanctions against Rwanda will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels who have made lightning advances in eastern Congo this year, a proscribed Rwandan minister has said.

The New Times on MSN · 19h

Rwanda criticises UK for 'taking sides' in DR Congo crisis

The government of Rwanda has called out the United Kingdom for taking sides in the eastern DR Congo crisis, following the European country's announcement of possible sanctions against Rwanda over allegations of supporting the M23 rebels.

Business Insider Africa on MSN · 1d

Britain set to sanction Rwanda over Congo conflict

Britain is set to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Congo, according to a UK Foreign Office minister. ・UK is preparing to impose sanctions on Rwanda due to the conflict in Congo.

The New Times on MSN1h

Tshisekedi must negotiate with M23, says Congolese politician

A Congolese politician has called on President Félix Tshisekedi to resolve the current conflict with the M23 rebels through negotiation and stop shifting blame onto others. Speaking in an interview ...

The New York Times10d

In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City

Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled.

devdiscourse23h

Regional Forces Consider Troop Deployment in M23-Controlled Congo

Eastern and Southern African countries evaluate deploying troops to stabilize eastern DR Congo regions under M23 rebel control. The EAC and SADC seek a mandate to secure these areas and potentially ...

The Washington Post10d

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east

BUKAVU, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said ...

Voice of America5d

Motivations, ambitions of Congo’s M23 rebels unclear, analysts say

This comes after M23 fighters on Feb. 16 marched unopposed through Bukavu, three weeks after taking over Goma — eastern Congo’s biggest city. The recent advances made by the group were not ...