UN reports widespread looting in Congolese city of Goma as fighting continues to rage
In his first public remarks since the M23 rebels advanced into eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, on Monday, President Tshisekedi late on Wednesday vowed “a vigorous and co-ordinated response” to push back the rebels while reaffirming his commitment to a peaceful resolution.
DR Congo hospitals overwhelmed after Goma fighting - UN
There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fate of the economic and trading hub Goma is still unclear. UN officials have said the situation is chaotic with fighting continuing in parts of the city.
Fighting Ongoing Across DRC's Goma, Rwanda Troops in City, Says UN
"Active zones of combat have spread to all quarters of the city, all the neighborhoods of the city," Lemarquis, the deputy U.N. envoy and top U.N. aid official in the DRC, told reporters in New York via video from Kinshasa.
Key DR Congo city close to falling to Rwanda-backed fighters
Rwanda-backed fighters controlled most of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Wednesday as residents slowly emerged from their homes after days of deadly fighting in the key mineral
Rwanda-backed fighters advance into DR Congo after mostly seizing city
Rwanda-backed fighters advanced on a second front in their lightning offensive across eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after seizing control of most of the key city of Goma during heavy fighting with the Congolese military.
UN warns of worrying humanitarian situation in DRC’s Goma amid assault by Rwanda-backed rebels
There was gunfire Tuesday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma, as the United Nations warned of a ...
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People in civilian clothing enter UN base in Goma, hand over belongings and weapons
Unidentified people in civilian clothing enter UN base in Goma, hand over weapons to the Uruguayan Blue Helmets that are part ...
Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis
Speaking to BBC Newshour while being locked down in a UN bunker in the city, the deputy head of the UN force, Vivian van de ...
‘No safe place to go to from Goma’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against ...
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Video shows ransacked UN camp as Congo rebels advance south from Goma
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Congo’s Never-Ending War: M23 Rebels Invade Goma
M23 rebels have attacked Goma with heavy firing, killing and injuring many while forcing countless others to flee ...
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The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...
Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
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Crisis in Congo: Rising Casualties and Health Risks
The World Health Organization reports that over 2,000 people have been wounded and 45 have died due to fighting in Congo's Goma region. The clashes have heightened the risk of spreading diseases such ...