M23 rebels in Goma: gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
Rwandan-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma
M23 rebels said they have advanced into Goma, a large city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Hundreds of thousands of ...
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M23 attack on Goma: Who are FARDC’s allies on the ground?
Since the M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers launched a large-scale offensive in the key eastern DRC city of Goma on 23 January, ...
US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan ...
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M23 rebels take control of Goma airport
Rebels seized the airport of east Congo’s largest city Goma on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to ...
The M23 rebels fuelling conflict in DR Congo
Rebels led by the M23 group claim to have taken control of Goma, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a ‘declaration of war’
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the ...
M23 Rebels Push Toward Goma, Triggering Major Humanitarian Disaster as Death Toll Climbs in Congo
UN aid agencies are sounding the alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Goma, located in the eastern part of the ...