M23, Goma and Congo

Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rebels seized the airport of east Congo's largest city Goma on Tuesday, potentially cutting off the main route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of displaced people,
M23 Rebels Claim Goma, Congo Calls It a 'Declaration of War'
M23 rebels claim they now control the Congolese city of Goma—an act Congo's government described as a 'declaration of war.'
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels complete takeover of key Democratic Republic of Congo city
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels now have full control of Goma's airport and the border with Rwanda. Civilians who fled the rebels must now contend with life under their rule.
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what one called a "show" of happiness.
Congo’s M23 rebels control Goma airport, embassies attacked
The UN and global powers fear the conflict could spiral into a regional war akin to those of 1996-1997 and 1998-2003 that killed millions.
M23: Congo accuses Rwanda of using rebels to loot minerals
The M23 rebels are one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the mineral-rich region in the conflict, one of Africa’s largest.
Congo fighting: Rise of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels harder to stop this time
M23's last occupation of Goma was short-lived, and within a year they were a defeated force. This time, things are different.
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Take Control of DRC's Goma
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing tens of thousands of people to flee. Goma lies on the border with Rwanda, at the nexus of trade routes for natural resources.
UN urges Rwanda to pull out of DR Congo as M23 rebels close in on Goma
The UN Security Council denounced the "flagrant disregard" for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), demanding the withdrawal of "external forces" without explicitly naming them.
Congo rebel gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
A lightning advance in Congo's mineral-rich eastern borderlands is set to boost the M23 rebellion's illegal mining revenues, with analysts predicting a further surge in illicit trade in minerals including coltan and gold through neighbouring Rwanda.
M23 rebels in Goma: gains to boost illicit mineral trade through Rwanda, analysts say
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
What Is M23, the Rwandan-Backed Group Fighting in Eastern Congo?
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Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
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M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
M23 rebels fighting the Congolese army in eastern Congo are using advanced weapons and equipment similar to those used by the ...
Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing ...
M23 Rebellion in DR Congo: Protesters Light Fires Near US Embassy
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel ...