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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture eastern DRC’s second-largest city

Congolese authorities accused of abandoning Bukavu after government confirms fall to militia group

The Guardian - UK

M23 rebels make unprecedented move in east Congo

M23 rebels make unprecedented move in east Congo

The rebels have seized a government office, amid celebratory scenes

The Independent UK

Rebels Seize Control Of Bukavu In Eastern DRC

Rebels Seize Control Of Bukavu In Eastern DRC

Rebel forces, led by the M23 armed group, have seized control of Bukavu in the DRC, escalating conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region.

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M23 Seize Key City Amid Mounting Fears Of DR Congo Breakup

Columns of M23 fighters allied with Rwandan troops on Sunday entered the centre of another key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the African Union highlighted growing fears that the strife-torn country could break up.

International Business Times

Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion

Rwanda-backed rebels have reached the center of east Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, and taken control of the South Kivu province administrative office

The Independent UK

DRC: South Kivu governor confirms Congo's M23 rebels are in Bukavu city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels were seen in the centre of eastern Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, on Sunday, said a local official, a security source and five eyewitnesses.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo’s M23 rebels enter centre of strategic city Bukavu: Report

Local officials and witnesses report seeing rebels enter the eastern DRC’s second largest city after a rapid advance.

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M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict

M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict

The current conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resemble the situation during the Second Congo War between 1998 and 2003. This resulted in millions of deaths, with neighbouring countries – especially Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi – playing a significant role.

The Conversation

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal

Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal

Exclusive: Foreign minister says she sought meeting with the north London Premier League club to discuss sponsorship by country accused of aiding armed rebels

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say

Residents and business owners in eastern Congo’s second largest city are sitting in wait after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels

The Independent UK

DRC's president won't attend the AU summit, as M23 advances in South Kivu

DRC's president won't attend the AU summit, as M23 advances in South Kivu

Neither Rwandan President Paul Kagame nor his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi attended Friday's AU meeting.

Radio France Internationale

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC

Rebels make rapid advance into capital of South Kivu province, less than a month after taking Goma

The Guardian - UK

African Union Summit Opens, Overshadowed By DR Congo Conflict

African Union Summit Opens, Overshadowed By DR Congo Conflict

The escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo will dominate an African Union summit opening Saturday, with the DRC president absent after Rwandan-backed forces seized a second major city on his territory.

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Fears In Bukavu As M23 Seize Key Airport In Eastern DR Congo

M23 fighters on Friday seized the airport serving Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just as African leaders gathered for crisis talks on the escalating crisis.

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized a second airport in east Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo have claimed that they have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance towards the Kavumu airport

Scores of children raped by armed men in eastern DRC, UNICEF says

UN agency says children as young as 12 are also being enlisted or coerced to join the fighting by armed groups.

The Independent UK

Armed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

An aid agency is receiving ‘horrific reports’ of violence against children

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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?

Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.

The Independent UK

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace

Congo’s largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting

International Business Times

Burundi Warns Rwanda As Eastern DR Congo Conflict Advances

M23 fighters and Rwandan troops on Wednesday pushed further into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Burundi warned Kigali it would respond if attacked.

The Independent UK

F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December that the country is bidding to host an F1 grand prix

The Conversation

M23’s capture of Goma is the latest chapter in eastern Congo’s long-running war

At a recent summit in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, leaders of eight African states released a statement calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

F1 warned against "blood-stained" Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on Formula 1 not to entertain the idea of sanctioning a Rwanda Grand Prix in the wake of a long-running conflict in the region.

Rebel Group Captures Mining Town In Eastern DRC

Rebel groups exploit DRC's mineral wealth, fueling conflict; calls for governance reforms and responsible sourcing practices.

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