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Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 and Rebel

War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

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Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city in the area,

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

M23 Rebels Reach Airport Near Bukavu in Eastern Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told Reuters on Friday.

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Why have UN peacekeepers been in DR Congo for 65 years?

Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; ...

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

Creating sustainable peace in Congo requires giving justice to the victims of war crimes and preventing the illicit trade in ...

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Escalation of the DR Congo Conflict February 2025: Goma’s Struggles Amid Regional Tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a deepening crisis as of February 2025 as political instability, insurgencies, ...

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What is Rwanda doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

The idea of Rwanda invading the Democratic Republic of Congo looks, on paper ... Then: Jason Stearns and Michela Wrong tell us about the history behind this conflict and consider the view from ...

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