M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu

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.
Crisis deepens in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu
The takeover of Bukavu would constitute an unparalleled extension of territory under the M23’s control, as well as a further blow to Kinshasa’s authority in eastern Congo following the collapse of Goma,
Tensions Escalate: M23 Rebels Threaten to Advance on Bukavu
The M23 armed group threatens to advance on Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo amidst escalating tensions. The Congolese government refuses direct talks, aiming for a peace process with regional leaders.
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.
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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.
M23 rebels backtrack on ceasefire, take over town of Nyabibwe in eastern DRC
Breaking a ceasefire it had declared unilaterally, the fighters seized the South Kivu mining town of Nyabibwe, about 100 ...
M23 Rebels Threaten DR Congo Capital Kinshasa after Capturing Goma | Vantage with Palki Sharma |N18G
M23 Rebels Threaten DR Congo Capital Kinshasa after Capturing Goma | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G The Rwanda-backed M23 ...
Newsday6d
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
M23 rebels are now approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Bukavu, she added. The M23 rebels on Monday announced the ceasefire on humanitarian grounds after pleas for the safe passage of ...
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Rwandan-backed rebels have seized another city in eastern Congo
Néné Bintou, president of the civil society of South Kivu province, told the AP that the mining city of Nyabibwe was under the control of the M23. The city is midway between Bukavu and Goma ...
Telegraph & Argus6d
Rwanda-backed rebels seize another town in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have gained ground in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week. The M23 rebels took control of a town ...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Goma airport bears scars of intense fighting as M23 advances
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo - February 07, 2025 Storyline: The fierce clashes between the government of the ...
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DR Congo: M23 calls out Congolese forces as cases of violence, abuse emerge in South Kivu
The security situation in South Kivu of DR Congo has reportedly deteriorated amid reports of violence, looting, and abuses propagated by the Congolese army coalition including the Wazalendo militia.
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DRCongo: Understanding the M23 insurgency and how to solve it
As M23 continues its destructive march, the upcoming EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.