The United Nations' peacekeeping chief said Friday that M23 rebels are advancing south toward the provincial capital of Bukavu after seizing control of Goma in the mineral-rich eastern Congo ...
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels were expanding ... Congolese military bases in Bukavu were being emptied on Thursday to reinforce those along the way to the provincial capital, residents ...
The rebels are now reported to be moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu. The conflict in eastern DR Congo dates back to the 1990s but has rapidly escalated in recent weeks.
The U.N. said on Thursday that there were reports of Rwandan forces crossing into Congo in the direction of Bukavu. Rwanda did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Well trained and ...
Rebels control Goma centre, sporadic gunfire in outskirts Moving south towards Bukavu, capital of South Kivu province East Africa bloc urges talks Congo president warns of escalation GOMA ...
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appeared to be an attempt to expand their ...
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday toward Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appeared to be an attempt to expand their area ...