13 peacekeepers killed in fierce fighting in eastern DRC
The fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and raised concerns about a potential regional conflict.
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DR Congo president abandons Davos as conflict rages in the East
The M23 rebel group has captured key towns, including Masisi, Minova, and, most recently, Sake, located just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Goma
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UN warns Congo’s M23 conflict risks escalating into regional war
The Tutsi-led M23 group, part of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), has seized more territory in recent weeks
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DR Congo faces M23 advance near Goma
Thousands of people are fleeing their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as M23 rebels advance towards the city of Goma.
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M23 advance forces over 100,000 to flee eastern DR Congo
The M23 has recently seized key towns, including Minova, raising concerns about the safety of the regional hub.
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M23 fighters push further into eastern DR Congo mining region
M23 fighters seized a key mining town in eastern DR Congo, advancing further in the conflict-torn region and displacing thousands.
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DR Congo retakes several towns from rebels in east
Congo’s army has recaptured several towns in its conflict-ridden east, but intensified fighting continues with rebels controlling key areas and causing a growing humanitarian crisis.
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Over 100,000 displaced in DR Congo as rebel attacks escalate
A new M23 offensive in eastern Congo has forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes, adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
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UN extends peacekeeping mission in DR Congo
The extension highlights the ongoing security challenges in eastern DRC, particularly the continued activity of the M23 rebel group.
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Congolese president orders major military shake-up
Lieutenant-General Jules Banza Mwilambwe has been appointed as the new armed forces chief
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