Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo

Goma, M23 rebellion and Democratic Republic of Congo

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma

Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu province,

Reuters · 1d

Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance

Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Armed rebels close in on major city in Congo

Armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have closed in on Goma, a major city in the country. This comes as thousands have fled their homes to escape the violence. NBC News' Kier Simmons has more on the invasion.

North Kivu, M23 rebellion and Democratic Republic of Congo

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma.

Anadolu Ajansi · 11h

M23 rebels say North Kivu governor of Democratic Republic of Congo killed

Recent clashes between government forces and M23 have forced thousands of residents to flee provincial capital Goma - Anadolu Ajansı

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Congo's North Kivu Governor Dies From Injuries in Rebel Offensive

The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has died from injuries suffered on the frontline during an offensive by M23 rebels in the east, a government source and an internal UN report seen by Reuters confirmed on Friday.

Human Rights Watch18m

DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma

Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the ...

11h

DR Congo Battles Intensify, Western Nations Ask Citizens To Leave Goma

The DR Congo army and M23 fighters clashed outside Goma on Friday as the UK, United States and France urged citizens to leave ...

11hon MSN

U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo

Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo are "heightening the threat of a regional war, ...

Anadolu Ajansi14h

UN refugee agency 'gravely' concerned over worsening violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

It is vital, and long overdue, for peace to take root in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the benefit of its people ...

Fear Abounds As M23 Fighters Close In On DR Congo's Goma

Luggage on their backs, they trudged all Wednesday morning along the road leading to downtown Goma, fleeing the advancing ...

Briefing Notes: Democratic Republic Of Congo

The M23 recently took control of the city of Sake following fighting with the DRC armed forces. Recent hostilities between the M23, the DRC army and other armed groups in the village of Bweremana, ...

Zawya4d

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Rwandan-backed armed group and Congolese army must stop using explosive weapons in densely populated areas

The M23 and FARDC, as well as their allies such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the DRC, the Rwanda Defence Force and the myriad militia allied to the Congolese army, ...

The New Times on MSN1d

Panic spreads in Goma as M23 rebels threaten to march on city

Panic spread in Goma, the capital of DR Congo's North Kivu Province, on Thursday, January 23, with M23 rebels reportedly planning to march on the key city after recently gaining more ground against ...

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