M23, Democratic Republic of Congo

As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012.
Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.
M23 Rebellion in DR Congo: Protesters Light Fires Near US Embassy
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel group.
Rwanda-backed M23 advances towards second DR Congo regional capital
The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military airport in DR Congo on Friday, a day after pledging to take the capital Kinshasa and as international criticism mounted.
DR Congo: SADC reaffirms ‘commitment’ amid M23 advance
SADC leaders pledged commitment at crisis talks in Zimbabwe as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu, just days after seizing Goma. The UN says at least 700 people have been killed since Sunday.
Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Amidst Reports of Executions and Rapes
Goma: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have expanded their presence in eastern Congo, capturing Goma, the region's major city. The UN expressed concerns over recent executions by the rebels following their intensified rebellion.
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Crisis in Congo: Families Displaced Amid Rebel Conflict
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, widow Francine Nsengiyumva and her children are among many displaced from Goma when M23 ...
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...
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Indian Embassy In Congo Advises 'Emergency Plan', Nationals In Bukavu Urged To Depart As M23 Rebels Close In
Indian nationals in Bukavu, Congo, are advised to evacuate due to M23 rebel activity. The embassy in Kinshasa is monitoring ...
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...
M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
By David Lewis and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI - As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south ...
U.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing "summary executions" and gang rapes
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Two Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo
At least two Tanzanian soldiers were killed in clashes over the past 10 days in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The ...
Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma as mercenaries exit via Rwanda
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan-backed rebels strengthened their ...