Thousands flee as DR Congo rebels claim control of Goma city
In the aftermath of its withdrawal from Goma, the M23 suffered a series of heavy defeats at the hands of the Congolese army, which was backed by a multinational force. The M23 were subsequently expelled from the country. M23 fighters then agreed to be re-integrated into the army in return for promises that Tutsis would be protected.
Congo rebels reach centre of eastern city in major escalation
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into the centre of east Congo's largest city on Monday, witnesses said, in the latest escalation of decades of conflict in a region already suffering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?
DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed
The calls come after 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DR Congo were killed in clashes with M23 rebels, UN and army officials have said. South Africa said nine of its soldiers were killed while deterring an advance on Goma.
Rwanda-backed rebels in DRC reach center of eastern city of Goma
GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Rwandan-backed rebels marched into the center of east Congo's largest city on Monday, witnesses said, in the
Rebels enter outskirts of Goma and close the airport in the eastern Congo hub
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma.
Thousands Flee Fighting in Congo as Rebels Claim They've Captured the Key City of Goma
Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the regional hub from Congolese forces
Congo rebels say they've seized major city Goma as thousands flee
Gunfire could be heard across eastern Congo's Goma on Monday as Rwandan-backed rebels said they had seized the city with Congolese soldiers handing over weapons and thousands fleeing into Rwanda. David Doyle has more.
Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo left six United Nations peacekeepers dead, UN officials said Saturday.
Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo
Thirteen soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been killed in clashes with rebels from the M23 group. The South African military said nine of its soldiers died helping to push back a rebel advance on the city of Goma,
Shooting rings out in Congo's Goma after rebels claim city
Gunfire rang out early on Monday across parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, hours after Rwanda-backed rebels said they had seized the city despite the United Nations Security Council's calling for an end to the offensive.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo troops try to 'hold on' close to Goma airport
Video released on social media showing Democratic Republic of the Congo armed forces near the Goma Airport with person in the ...
Department of Defence gears up to send reinforcements to DRC amid rising tensions
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U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo
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UNSC Statement: Crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Amar Bendjama (Algeria):The members of the Security Council ...