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M23, Goma and Rwanda

The Rwandan-backed M23 militants fuelling conflict in the DR Congo

Congolese rebels and allied Rwandan troops claimed on Monday to have captured the mineral-rich city of Goma, as thousands fled fighting that killed at least 13 peacekeepers over the weekend.

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Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo capture city of Goma

M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were reported to have taken the key eastern city of Goma in fierce fighting with government forces that sent streams of refugees fleeing area communities.

With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again

Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what one called a "show" of happiness.

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M23 Rebels Claim Goma, Congo Calls It a 'Declaration of War'

M23 rebels claim they now control the Congolese city of Goma—an act Congo's government described as a 'declaration of war.' ...

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Civilians at increased risk as M23 rebels capture DRC's Goma, rights advocates warn

Fighting between M23 and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces has displaced 400,000 since the start of this year, ...

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DRC has created a reserve force to fight the M23 – why this may backfire

Merely absorbing armed groups into a reserve force does little to address the underlying causes of the eastern DRC crisis.

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Congo’s Goma under siege as M23, Rwandan forces intensify assault

The M23 armed group and Rwandan soldiers entered the centre of Goma on Sunday night after weeks of advancing on the main city ...

MONUSCO operational status raised to counter M23 in eastern DRC as rebels claim Goma

The M23 advance on North Kivu capital Goma, first reported last week, saw the United Nations (UN) mission in Democratic ...

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