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Over 230,000 flee eastern DR Congo violence since January 1: UN
Swelling violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced some 237,000 people since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday. The agency has said it needs $226 million to ...
Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
The Congolese army says several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forces.
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What does the capture of Masisi mean for M23’s offensive in eastern DRCongo?
The latest offensive happened last week when the M23 rebels took Masisi, the administrative centre of the Masisi territory, in North Kivu. Days before, they’d captured another town Katale.
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Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
The rebels over the past week took Katale and Masisi towns, the latter located 80 kilometers (49 miles) west of the regional capital, Goma, and a strategic entry point into the country's interior.
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East Congo hospital sees 'influx' of wounded as conflict escalates
In early January the M23 seized control of Masisi, the administrative capital of Masisi territory located 80 kilometers from Goma. The Congolese army has since been attempting to retake the city ...
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DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels, but fighting persists
The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) said some of the recovered towns have been occupied by rebels for months, including Ngungu, a key town in the Masisi territory that is near North Kivu’s ...
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DRC: What to know about the armed conflict in North and South Kivu
In recent weeks, the armed conflict between the M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by their allies, has flared up again ...
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Why there were no Tutsi rebel groups in DR Congo before 1995
Did you know that there has never been a single Tutsi armed group in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo before 1995? In this article, we will delve into the historical context of the ...
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Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
The Congolese army said some of the recovered towns have been occupied by rebels for months, including Ngungu, a key town in the Masisi territory that is near the North Kivu provincial capital ...
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Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
The rebels over the past week took Katale and Masisi towns, the latter located 80 kilometers (49 miles) west of the regional capital, Goma, and a strategic entry point into the country's interior. The ...
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Congo Says Several Towns Recaptured From Rebels but Fighting Intensifies in Its East
Congo Says Several Towns Recaptured From Rebels but Fighting Intensifies in Its East GOMA, Congo (AP) — Several towns that fell to armed groups in eastern Congo’s North Kivu and South Kivu ...