Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing ...
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.
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Rwandan-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma
NAIROBI — Gunfire and explosions ripped through the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group clashed with government forces.
M23 rebels battling Congo’s army close in on Goma as panic spreads among city’s 2 million people
Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army. Many civilians have been wounded in the crossfire, stretching the main hospital.
Civilians at increased risk as M23 rebels capture DRC's Goma, rights advocates warn
Fighting between M23 and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces has displaced 400,000 since the start of this year, ...