DR Congo faces a cash crisis

DR Congo faces a cash crisis as M23 rebels seize territory
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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.
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.
DR Congo Crisis - AFC/M23 Warns of Kinshasa's Continued Targeting of Civilians
The Congolese AFC/M23 group has warned the Kinshasa regime and its coalition forces of continued attacks on civilian populations, which they said greatly undermines the ongoing ceasefire to which parties committed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
DR Congo 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.
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A silent genocide is unfolding in Congo, Church sources warn
A "silent genocide" -- mimicking the Rwandan one of 1994 -- is occurring eastern Congo, said some Catholic Church sources, as ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, ...
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 ...
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Military chiefs say mandate of SADC forces in DR Congo untenable
Defence chiefs from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) are in agreement that the mandate of the SADC mission in the eastern DRC (SAMIDRC) is in ...