Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport in advance east towards Bukavu
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the U.N. warned that the recent escalation of fighting with government forces has left 350,
Rwanda-backed rebels capture strategic airport in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured a strategic airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding their stranglehold over the country’s mineral-rich eastern region.
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
M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares
The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, as Congo rejected a call for direct talks with the rebels.
Rwanda Faces Economic Backlash Amid M23 Rebels in Congo
Condemnation has grown over Rwanda's military backing of the insurgency by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, near the border between the two nations. President Paul Kagame has become increasingly isolated and,
LIVE | DR Congo: Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Launch New Offensive, Seizes Nyabibwe | Firstpost Africa
Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Launch New Offensive, Seizes Nyabibwe | Firstpost Africa The M23 rebels have launched a fresh offensive along with Rwandan forces in DR Congo's mineral-rich east days after declaring a unilateral ceasefire.
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.
Congo M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu as president seeks support abroad
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of the strategic Kavumu airport that serves Bukavu, the region's second biggest city, the rebel alliance and a civil security source said on Friday.
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.

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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.
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Pleas for ‘dialogue’ as Rwanda-backed forces advance into Congolese territory
A report by the Denis Hurley Peace Institute of the Southern African Bishops Conference revealed disturbing trends in the ...
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European Parliament, COMECE president issue calls for EU action on DRC crisis
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DR Congo writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks
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