M23 rebels announce ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian aid
The group, which is believed to be backed by Rwanda, declared the ceasefire on Monday, citing “humanitarian reasons”
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Congo’s displaced fear violence, rape amid ongoing conflict
On Friday, the United Nations accused both M23 and the Congolese army of serious human rights violations
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773 bodies in Goma morgues as Congo battles M23 rebels
Medical facilities in Goma are struggling under the influx of casualties, with shortages of supplies, ambulances, and body bags
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France to present UN resolution pressuring Rwanda on DRC troops
Once the draft resolution is circulated to the 15 U.N. Council members, they will negotiate its language before scheduling a vote
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UN confirms 700 dead in Goma as violence grips DR Congo
At least 700 people have been killed in Goma since Sunday as M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, seized the city and advanced south.
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UN warns of executions, mass rape as Congo conflict escalates
The escalation comes amid renewed fighting between Congolese forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group
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DR Congo probes possible Ebola cases as Uganda declares outbreak
The cases, including seven deaths, were reported in Equateur province, a region where dense tropical forests serve as a natural reservoir for the deadly virus
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DR Congo president vows strong action against M23 rebels, Rwanda
Felix Antoine Tshisekedi slams international and African community’s ‘silence’ over eastern border situation
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M23 strengthens control over devastated Goma amid intl outrage
On Tuesday, they seized the city’s international airport, threatening to sever the main humanitarian supply route for the tens of thousands of displaced residents
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Kagame agrees with US on Congo ceasefire, rejects troop withdrawal
The M23 rebels advanced into Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the region’s long-running conflict
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