Bomb blast in Congo claims 35 lives
While no group has claimed responsibility, it is suspected to have been carried out by rebel groups
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DR Congo minister confirms death toll rises to 35 in camp raid
The M23 rebel group, predominantly led by Tutsis, recommenced its armed activities in the DRC in 2021 and has gained control over extensive areas
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Bomb blasts claim lives: At least 7 dead in eastern DR Congo
3 bombs fired from Rwangara area in North Kivu, hitting civilian area in Kalehe Territory in South Kivu, local civil society leader tells media
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Rwanda denies attacking DR Congo displaced persons camp
According to the U.S., the attack originated from positions held by the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group
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Airstrike claims nine lives at Eastern Congo displacement camp
At the time of reporting, the Congolese army had not provided any official response or comment regarding the incident
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M23 rebels assert control over coltan-rich mining hub
This isn’t the first time Rubaya has witnessed such turmoil, as the M23 previously held sway over the town during their recent resurgence
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Chinese peacekeepers departing eastern DR Congo amid unrest
The withdrawal is scheduled to occur in three phases throughout this year
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South Africa denies soldiers surrendering to M23 rebels in DR Congo
South Africa approved deployment of some 2,900 troops in February to assist in fight against illegal armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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M23 rebels capture Eastern Congo town, claiming 15 lives
Situated approximately 130 km (80 miles) north by road from the provincial capital Goma, Nyanzale has been home to thousands of internally displaced people
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DR Congo rebel attacks leave 15 dead, trigger mass exodus
Eyewitness accounts from locals, health professionals, and government officials point to targeted attacks in the Rutshuru region of North Kivu
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