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Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma

Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma as mercenaries exit via Rwanda

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan-backed rebels strengthened their control over east Congo's largest city, Goma, on Wednesday as columns of Romanian mercenaries hired to fight for Congo entered Rwanda under tight supervision by Rwandan security forces.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo's largest city

Rebels backed by Rwanda have captured more towns in eastern Congo as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the conflict-battered region

World Socialist Web Site · 5h

DR Congo breaks relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed M23 militia seizes Goma

The conflict comes amid rising global tensions after Donald Trump’s election, especially between Washington and Beijing, over control of strategic minerals like those present in the Congo.

Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

BBC on MSN · 12h

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 Perre, said the M23 rebels had "established" themselves in Goma, but were still facing "pockets of resistance".

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Congo rebels face some resistance in Goma, more peacekeepers killed

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Gunfire rippled across east Congo's largest city Goma where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels still faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militias on Tuesday,

Al Jazeera on MSN · 1d

DR Congo violence: Fighting continues in Goma

Fighting rages in Goma as the M23 armed group and Rwandan soldiers take control of the eastern DR Congo city. White House rescinds federal funds freeze memo Dave Ramsey shares blunt words on retirement,

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Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets

Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma ...

The Africa Report20h

Goma: Is Rwanda backing former DRC leader Joseph Kabila?

Kigali’s support of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila could complicate peace talks, while Goma, the ...

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Rwanda-backed Congo rebels face pockets of resistance after entering Goma

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militia overnight after entering eastern ...

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UK Warns Rwanda of Threat to Aid Over Its Involvement in DRC Conflict

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of ...

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DRC conflict: Why are M23 rebels fighting?

Members of the M23 rebel group ride on a pickup truck as they leave their position for patrols amid conflict between them and ...

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DR Congo leader says troops mounting 'vigorous' response to M23

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi insisted his troops were mounting a "vigorous" response to Rwanda-backed fighters advancing in the country's perennially troubled east and slammed the international ...

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Thousands forced to flee fighting in Congo Rwanda-backed rebels capture key city of Goma

Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the ...

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