Congo forces widen pressure on M23 across eastern fronts
Government-aligned forces report gains as battles widen across eastern Congo’s key routes and highlands
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At least 17 killed in school fire in eastern Congo
At least 17 people, including children, were killed in a school fire in rebel-held Bukavu
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Congolese army intercepts aircraft amid renewed eastern tensions
An unregistered plane was intercepted in eastern Congo while M23 rebels alleged a government airstrike destroyed vital humanitarian supplies.
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Mine collapse in Eastern Congo claims at least 10 lives
The tragic incident occurred at the Luhihi mine, a site notorious for its hazardous conditions
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M23 rebels accused of attacking DR Congo army despite truce
The DR Congo military accused M23 rebels of launching attacks in eastern Congo despite a declared ceasefire.
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Eastern Congo mining suspended amid violence
South Kivu in DR Congo suspends all mining to address “disorder” and restore order in the mineral-rich but violence-plagued region.
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Congo’s South Kivu governor suspends mining operations in province
This decision will significantly impact artisanal miners of metals such as gold and tin, who dominate the region’s production.
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UN peacekeeping mission closes main office in DRC’s Kivu
UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo has begun withdrawing troops from the east, starting with the closure of its main office in South Kivu province.
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Seven dead as M23 rebels attack village in DR Congo’s south
M23 rebels, accused of Rwandan backing, have attacked a village in South Kivu, DR Congo, killing civilians.
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DRC takes over security in south Kivu as UN mission departs
Marking a shift in DR Congo, UN peacekeepers have withdrawn from South Kivu. Local forces take over security as the UN mission focuses on remaining conflict zones.
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