Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Congo severs ties with Rwanda as rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands
Rwanda-Backed Rebels, Congo Forces Fight for Control of Goma
DR Congo updates: M23 claim they have captured Goma
M23 rebels claim they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN has condemned 'flagrant disregard' for the DRC's sovereignty. DW has more.
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South Africa urges respect for DR Congo’s territorial integrity amid fighting in Goma
South Africa’s military presence in the eastern DR Congo is not a declaration of war against any country or state,’ says President Cyril Ramaphosa - Anadolu Ajansı
Relief group pulls workers out of DRC's Goma as M23 rebels advance
This comes after the reportedly Rwandan-backed rebels said over the weekend they had taken control of the city, the biggest city in the region
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DRC: Warring parties must prioritize civilian protection and humanitarian access in Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in the east of the country
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M23 takes Goma: This is both Uganda’s meat and poison
Uganda could also witness an unusual re-formation of an African state on its border. If the DRC were to be deprived of all its eastern provinces, it would lose two of the lakes it currently shares with Uganda (Lake Albert and Lake Edward), and the biggest prize of them all, Lake Kivu, which it shares with Rwanda.
M23 Rebels Push Toward Goma, Triggering Major Humanitarian Disaster as Death Toll Climbs in Congo
Looting of humanitarian aid infrastructure has further hindered relief efforts, and thousands have fled their homes, adding to the growing refugee crisis.
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Uruguayan peacekeeper killed in DRC as rebels seize Goma
Various UN peacekeeping troops were killed this weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the rebel M23 made territorial gains. One Uruguayan was among the dead and another was reported stable,
Congo authorities block access to Goma airport as rebels advance
Congolese authorities have blocked access to the airport in Goma, a provincial capital in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and cancelled flights as Rwandan-backed rebels advance on the city, three officials told Reuters on Sunday.
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The crisis in Goma
The UN has cited the crisis in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (the DRC) as one of the most protracted, complex, and serious humanitarian crises on Earth, with close to 6.5 million people being displaced.
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WATCH | Scenes of mayhem in DRC after M3 rebel attack in Goma
A series of videos show that the fight to protect Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Congolese forces and peace mission forces has reached the city centre and also show protests in th
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Escalation possible after Goma falls to rebels
Goma, in North Kivu in eastern Congo, has fallen. The M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan forces, have claimed control of the town. Chaos reigns. The prison is on fire following a major escape. The weekend of January 25-26,