M23 rebellion, Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.
Fighting stalls in east Congo as troops push back Rwanda-backed rebels
The Tutsi-led rebels have seized Goma, the largest city in east Congo and capital of North Kivu province, which is home to lucrative gold, coltan and tin mines. They then moved on towards Bukavu in South Kivu province,
Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo vow to take fight to country's capital despite resistance
Rwanda-backed rebels aiming to gain power have already captured Goma, a key city in eastern DRC. They have vowed to advance to the capital, more than 1,500km away - but have met resistance from the Congolese army and its allies.
Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern Goma
Since marching into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's biggest city Goma, some services have been restored and the border with Rwanda reopened as M23 rebels try to establish an administration that could be key to the success of their offensive.
Rebels expand forces in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels were expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said Friday, also expressing concerns over executions it learned were carried out by the rebels in recent days following a major escalation of their yearslong rebellion.
DR Congo rebels vow to march all the way to capital
Unconfirmed reports say the Rwanda-backed rebels are currently advancing towards Bukavu, the second-biggest city in the mineral-rich east, despite international calls for a ceasefire. In a televised address after the fall of Goma,
Rwanda-backed rebels say they plan to take fight to DR Congo’s capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest city said on Thursday they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa, while Congo’s president called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion and his defence minister rejected calls for talks.
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 ...
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first ...
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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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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Peacekeeping troops from the UN Stabilization Mission patrol the streets of Goma
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo - January 31, 2025 Peacekeeping troops from the United Nations Stabilization Mission ...
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Critical minerals factor into the fight.
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The war in eastern Congo: A rekindling of past ethnic divisions
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Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing ...
In photos: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions ...
DR Congo: What you need to know about the conflict
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U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire
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