M23, DR Congo

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
Anxiety Rises in DR Congo Capital as M23 Rebels Advance in East
As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's office claimed it was actually still controlled by his army and "valiant" allied forces.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, the second major city in the mineral-rich Kivu region to fall in three weeks.
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing the regional governor's office.
M23 fighters seize key city in DR Congo
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.
DR Congo conflict: Bukavu falls to M23 rebels
M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes as the African Union warned that strife in the country could lead to a potential breakup. Watch this report for more details!
Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.
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'So happy': Relief as boats resume on DR Congo's war-torn Lake Kivu
Traders and travellers packed their belongings and paid their fares early on Tuesday for the long boat journey across eastern ...
DR Congo: UN head warns conflict risks escalating toward regional war
Speaking at an African Union summit, held in Ethiopia on UN head Antonio Guterres also said the DRC's sovereignty must be ...
DR Congo singer killed filming music video in war-torn Goma
Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city's rebel occupation.
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Humanitarian and health-care crises in eastern DR Congo
An offensive by M23 fighters is disrupting health services and displacing people in a region already beset by health ...
Human Rights Watch2d
EU Inaction Amidst Rwanda-Backed Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo
The European Parliament, in a strong resolution last week, slammed the inaction of European Union executives on the eastern ...
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The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil
In just a fortnight, thousands of people are said to have been killed and the fighting has sparked an ominous war of words between DR Congo and its neighbour, Rwanda. So how did DR Congo - ...
Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?
Congo has been plagued by war for nearly three decades. Millions of people have been displaced, and rape has consistently ...
Opinion
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When Ugandan scribes ‘owned’ Rwanda and DR Congo’s wars
The AFC/M23 rebel coalition in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have their tails up, scoring a string of victories. After capturing Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC and ...
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Burundi Is Withdrawing Troops From DR Congo, Reports Say
Burundian soldiers, who have been fighting against the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, were pulling out following the fall of the city of Bukavu, four sources, including a Burundian army officer and ...