The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire
The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized eastern Congo’s key city of Goma announced Monday a unilateral ceasefire in the region for humanitarian reasons, following calls for a safe corridor for aid and hundreds of thousands of displaced people.
Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
The Eastern Congo rebel alliance that includes the M23 has declared a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons starting on Feb. 4, the group known as the Congo River Alliance said in a statement.
Rebels Declare Ceasefire in Congo Amid Humanitarian Concerns
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have announced a unilateral ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons. This came after significant casualties were reported during clashes with Congolese forces as the rebels captured Goma.
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels are expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region's major city.
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Eastern Congo Rebel Alliance Declares Ceasefire
The Eastern Congo rebel alliance, including the M23, has announced a ceasefire beginning February 4 for humanitarian reasons. The Congo River Alliance stated it does not intend to capture Bukavu after taking control of Goma,
M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping ...
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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 ...
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Are the Rwanda‑backed M23 rebels heading south?
After taking control of Goma, the M23 rebels – backed by Rwanda – now want to advance further into South Kivu. But as they ...
UN: After taking Goma, M23 rebels head to Congo's Bukavu
Until June, the United Nations had peacekeepers deployed in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province. The U.N. made an agreement with the government to gradually begin drawing down its mission, ...
Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
Congolese troops have fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. says are moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region's largest city and an international airport.
Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting as military tries to repel Rwanda-backed rebels
Congolese troops have fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. says are moving fast into the South Kivu province ...
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Tshisekedi and Kagame to join summit on crisis in war-torn eastern DRC
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will attend a summit on Saturday on the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where a Rwanda-backed armed group is ...
Indian Embassy urges citizens in Congo to evacuate amid escalating conflict
Johannesburg: The Embassy of India in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the ...