DR Congo : M23 rebels say that over 2,000 police officers have surrendered
In the eastern DR Congo, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have been consolidating their control in the towns they've captured during their lightning offensive. The rebels say that more than 2,000 Congolese police officers have surrendered and joined their movement.
Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city
Crowds of Congolese police officers who switched to the M23 rebel group sang and clapped in occupied Bukavu city on Saturday, preparing for retraining under the authority of the Rwandan-backed rebels who are intent on showing they plan to stick around and govern.
Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover
Rebel forces have been seen in the center of Bukavu, the second largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday, residents told CNN, as the fighters push to expand their foothold in the mineral-rich region.
Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces.
Former DRC police join M23 as rebels advance, while Lubero residents fear imminent attack
Former DRC police join M23 as rebels advance, seizing key cities. Lubero residents fear attack as tensions and uncertainty grow.
Congolese President Tshisekedi rules out dialogue with M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has ruled out dialogue with the rebel militia M23 at a meeting with the leaders of his coalition government and announced the formation of a national unity government.
Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo
DAKAR, Senegal — Rwanda-backed rebels appeared to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo, residents said Tuesday, as international pressure rose over the M23's expansion in a mineral-rich region that’s critical for global technology.
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As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers.
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo.
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