Gunfire erupts at M23 rebel leader’s rally in Eastern Congo
It remains unclear who was behind the gunfire or whether there were any casualties
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Over 1M schoolchildren affected by Congo conflict: Gov’t
2,594 schools have been closed due to violence in restive provinces of North and South Kivu
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DR Congo vows accountability for child violence, says premier
DR Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has emphasized the government’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for violence against children, particularly in the conflict-ridden east.
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African blocs consider troop deployment to Eastern Congo
The regional blocs are considering seeking a mandate, along with unspecified African Union (AU) forces, to secure rebel-held areas in North and South Kivu provinces
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UK to suspend aid to Rwanda amid Congo conflict
Rwanda faces mounting international scrutiny over allegations that it supports the M23 rebel group
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7,000 killed in DRC fighting since January, PM tells UN
The resurgence of the M23 rebellion marks the most severe escalation in over a decade of violence in eastern Congo
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Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied Bukavu
A week ago, M23 rebels advanced into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, following the withdrawal of Congolese forces
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DRC demands the US stop buying raw materials from Rwanda
Congolese President Tshisekedi calls on the US and other nations to buy raw materials from the Democratic Republic of Congo rather than Rwanda.
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US, Kenya urge ceasefire in Eastern Congo
The latest offensive by M23 marks the most severe escalation in over a decade of conflict in eastern Congo
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Burundi hit by surge of 40,000 refugees from Congo
The influx of refugees, primarily into northwest Burundi, has overwhelmed local communities
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