M23 rebellion, Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu,
DR Congo rebels capture airport as they advance in east
M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the airport serving the key city of Bukavu as they continue their advance. The militants' progress comes despite international calls for a ceasefire and a resumption of peace talks.
Explainer-What’s happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
(Reuters) -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
M23 rebels capture airport in DR Congo as advance continues
The M23 rebel group has captured the airport serving Bukavu, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, as they push forward despite international calls for a ceasefire. The rapid advance of the Rwanda-backed rebels has already displaced hundreds of thousands in recent weeks.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo on Friday entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu, local and civil society leaders said, the latest ground gained since a major escalation of their yea
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.
M23 Rebels Reach Airport Near Bukavu in Eastern Congo
(Reuters) - 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. A spokesperson for the rebel alliance said on a post on X that the rebels were in control of the airport and surrounding areas.
DR Congo fighting : M23 move closer to Bukavu
In tonight's edition : fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders.
M23 threatens to move on Bukavu to ‘protect our people’
The AFC/M23 rebels have warned that they could advance toward Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo’s South Kivu Province, saying continued attacks against civilians by the Congolese army (FARDC) and its allies may force them to intervene.
Congo's Bukavu Under Threat as M23 Rebels Warn of Intervention
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, amid renewed skirmishes on the front line.
Congo M23 rebels seize two more towns as president seeks support abroad
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo seized two towns on their march towards a provincial capital, residents ...
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M23 Rebels Capture Key Airport Near Bukavu as Conflict Escalates in Eastern DR Congo
M23 rebels have captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, intensifying conflict in eastern DR Congo despite international ...
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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 ...
Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says
The U.N. children’s fund is accusing armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of ...
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South Africa insists on M23 rebels being part of DRC dialogue
M23 rebels, whom the Democratic Republic of Congo claim that are backed by Rwanda, carried out an offensive capturing Goma ...
Humanitarian catastrophe looms in east Congo as rebels push south, official says
The advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province threatens to trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in an area already housing thousands of displaced people ...
110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return
The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo’s cities ...