M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping ...
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UN: After taking Goma, M23 rebels head to Congo's Bukavu
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 ...
The Straits Times5d
Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
To reach Bukavu, they would have to seize Kavumu, where the city's airport is located, and overcome Burundian troops who have been deployed to beef up Congo's defences. The advance on Bukavu comes ...
Democracy Now3d
M23 Rebels Prepare to March on Bukavu After Seizing Eastern Regional Capital
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 fighters say they will march on the city of Bukavu, after the Rwanda-backed group seized control of the eastern city of Goma.
Newsday3d
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
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 ...
Reuters3d
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
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 ...
BBC3d
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
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.
BBC3d
Fierce fighting as DR Congo rebels seek to make further advances
M23 fighters have been moving south, towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu ... was illegally occupying the Democratic Republic of Congo and attempting to orchestrate regime change.
The Gazette6d
Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo were moving south on Wednesday towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, apparently bidding to expand their area of control in ...
The Globe and Mail5d
Congo’s M23 rebels move south toward Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
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 ...
AI Alarabiya5d
Congo’s M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure
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 ...