North Kivu, Congo and M23 rebellion

People flee fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu
People flee the intensifying fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo region of North Kivu, as the M23, a Rwanda-backed anti-government armed group, almost completely encircles the capital of North Kivu.
Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma.
Congo's North Kivu governor dies from injuries in rebel offensive
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has died from injuries suffered on the frontline during an offensive by M23 rebels in the east, a government source and an internal UN report seen by Reuters confirmed on Friday.
Congo's North Kivu province in turmoil: Governor dies of gunshot wounds
The military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has died from gunshot wounds suffered on the front line during an offensive by M23 rebels, the army said on Friday.
Congo blames Rwanda for death of North Kivu governor
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Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies
Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they advanced through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the army confirmed on Friday. Maj Gen Peter Cirimwami, North Kivu's Governor,
Congo provincial military governor dies in rebel offensive
The military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has died from gunshot wounds suffered on the front line during an offensive by M23 rebels, a government source and a U.N. report said on Friday.
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Tourists Flee DR Congo North Kivu Region – Favorite is Turning into a Deadly Battlefield
North Kivu is a province bordering Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital city is Goma.
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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 ...
Congo's M23 rebels say they will seize eastern city overnight
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels laying siege to eastern Congo's largest city Goma ...
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Congo army ‘to hold state funeral’ for Kivu governor killed by M23
The governor of North Kivu, Major-General Peter Cirimwami, has died in the fighting between the Congolese army and the M23.
Gunfire In Central Goma, DR Congo: AFP Journalists
Gunshots rang out Sunday night in Goma city centre, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, besieged by a militia with the Rwandan army's backing, according to AFP reporters.
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UN Moves Non-Critical Staff From North Kivu, DR Congo
The UN is temporarily relocating non-essential staff from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday without ...
DR Congo urges UN to punish Rwanda for 'declaration of war'
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday called for the United Nations to sanction Rwanda, accusing its neighbour of ...
Escalation in the DR Congo: M23 Rebels Follow the Trail of Raw Materials
Violence in eastern Congo is escalating. Near the city of Goma in North Kivu, 13 peacekeepers were killed by M23 rebels.