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Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance

Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.

The New York Times · 2h

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012.

The Associated Press on MSN · 38m

Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as the M23 rebels are steadily encircling the city as the insurgent group battles Congo's army.

Newsday10d

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east

GOMA, Congo — Several towns that fell to armed ... territory in the vast and mineral-rich region near the border with Rwanda. The conflict has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian ...

The Straits Times2d

Congo's M23 rebels seize eastern town of Minova

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Democratic ... Congo and the United Nations accuse neighbouring Rwanda of backing the group with its own troops and weapons. Rwanda denies this.

The Africa Report12h

Military escalation in eastern DRC after diplomatic deadlock

The Congolese army acknowledged on 21 January the advance of M23 rebels in South Kivu province. Backed by Rwanda’s army, the ...

DR Congo Hospital Treats Influx Of War Wounded

Reponse Izabayo managed to reach hospital after being shot as he tried to escape fighting that has flared in eastern ...

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