M23 advances deeper in east DRC

M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting little resistance from government troops, witnesses and the armed group said, as Congo accused Rwanda of ignoring calls for a ceasefire.
East Congo: After taking Bukavu, where next for M23? Uvira
Rebels from the M23, backed by the Rwandan army, continue to advance in South Kivu drawing closer to the Burundian border, where troops sent by President Évariste Ndayishimiye have gradually retreated.
M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops flee
M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.
Video: M23 targets more territory: Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city
Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing large areas in recent weeks. Calm is returning to Bukavu after the rebels took control of the city on Sunday,
M23 fighters press locals into east DR Congo city clean-up
Gun-toting M23 fighters on Thursday watched on as requisitioned locals cleaned up streets in the eastern DR Congo city of Bukavu seized by the Rwanda-backed group. Local community group leader Bagalwa Rubakuza said that drives like the clean-ups have always been organised "without success".
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'We have no choice': Bukavu residents in DR Congo rally in support of M23 authorities - Video
Many attendees voiced their expectations for economic improvements and job opportunities under the new administration. John ...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels March Towards South Kivu's Bukavu, Burundi Warns Rwanda | Firstpost Africa|N18G
M23 Rebels March Towards South Kivu's Bukavu, Burundi Warns Rwanda | Firstpost Africa | N18G As the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels ...
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Bukavu in ruins as M23 rebels seize control of DR Congo’s South Kivu
Bukavu rises from chaos, but scars remain. Looters and rebels left devastation, yet merchants return, clinging to hope. As M23 advances, fear grips the region—will peace hold, or is worse to come?
Congo PM demands 'withdrawal of Rwandan troops' after M23 reach Bukavu suburbs
The capture of Bukavu would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under the M23's control since the latest ...
M23 rebels troops seize key city Bukavu amid mounting fears of Congo’s disintegration
The M23 rebels are the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups vying for control of Congo’s mineral-rich east, and are ...
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In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled.
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M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares
The capture of Bukavu would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under the M23's control and deal a further blow to Kinshasa's authority in eastern Congo in the wake of the fall of ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels tighten their grip on a major city in eastern Congo
On Sunday, M23 rebels captured the city of 1.3 million people after it was abandoned by Congolese forces. Bukavu lies 63 miles (101 kilometers) south of Goma, which was captured by the rebels in ...
Children executed by M23 in Congo's Bukavu, UN says
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels executed three children in eastern Congo, according to UNHCR:: Geneva, Switzerland:::: Ravina ...
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Crisis Deepens: U.S., Kenya demand ceasefire as M23 seizes Goma, Bukavu
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a diplomatic resolution, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and ...