Rwanda rejects French accusations of supporting M23 rebels in Congo
Kigali says M23 issue must be resolved politically amongst Congolese
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Civilian casualties growing risks in DRC-M23 conflict — Amnesty
Thousands flee their homes in DR Congo as intense fighting between government and M23 rebels threatens the city of Goma, with accusations directed at Rwanda.
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France urges Rwanda to halt support for M23 rebels in Eastern Congo
Joining international pressure on Rwanda, France urged Rwanda to cease all support for the M23 and withdraw from Congolese territory
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Explosion hits DR Congo airport amid escalating conflict in restive east
Tensions have heightened in recent days near the strategic town of Sake, located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Goma
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Rwandan troops kill DRC soldier, arrest two amid simmering tensions
Deadly incident on Rwanda-DRC border exposes fragility of regional peace efforts amid M23 offensive.
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DRC turns to SADC for military support against M23 insurgency
Congo replaces UN peacekeepers with Southern African Development Community troops in bid to counter M23 rebels’ advances in east.
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UN alleges secret deployment of Burundian troops in eastern DRC
Over 1,000 Burundian troops have been covertly fighting alongside Congolese forces against M23 rebels, according to a UN report.
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Rebels retake DR Congo village where they’re accused of massacre
According to various sources, the Tutsi-led rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda, had pulled out of the village at the start of April
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Clash between soldiers and pro-govt militants leaves 6 dead in DRC
The event transpired on Saturday afternoon in the village of Mugerwa, approximately 15 kilometers (nine miles) from the city of Goma
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Life in a nutshell in DR Congo: Foreign armies, militias, and mercenaries
Tens of thousands of people have been compelled to abandon their residences in a country that already has more than six million internally displaced individuals
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