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SADC’s betrayal: Fighting alongside FDLR and mercenaries
The deployment of South African troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission was initially framed as a commitment to regional ...
The New York Times3d
Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
A Rwanda-backed militia seized the pivotal Congolese city of Goma this week, threatening a new humanitarian crisis after decades of fighting. By Elian Peltier Reporting from Dakar, Senegal.
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Why Rwanda-backed M23 is involved in the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis – Report
Rwanda’s military presence in the DRC helped the Tutsi-dominated Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) secure its interests and protect the Tutsi population in the eastern DRC. Rwanda’s support for ...
The New York Times8d
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
On Thursday, fighting raged between rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 group and Congolese forces in the town of Saké, the last major army position before Goma, a provincial capital with more than ...
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Rwanda‑DRC tension: Is Kagame too valuable to be isolated over alleged M23 backing?
The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say due to Kigali’s role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and as a key ally ...
The Washington Post2d
Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma after violent clashes
NAIROBI — An armed rebel group backed by Rwanda took full control of a key provincial capital in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, residents said, after days of bloody ...
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Refugees and surrendering Congolese soldiers stream into Rwanda
GISENYI, Rwanda, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Refugees, surrendering Congolese soldiers and stranded truckers thronged the Rwandan border on Tuesday, hoping to reach safety after rebels captured the nearby ...
The Boston Globe2d
Rwanda-backed rebels try to expand control after capturing east Congo’s largest city
GOMA, Congo — Rebels backed by Rwanda captured more towns in eastern Congo on Wednesday, as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the ...
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DR Congo says Rwanda army in Goma
Congo's government on Monday accused Rwanda of an incursion into the North Kivu province in the east of the country, hours after the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels claimed control over the provincial ...
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The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, have been burning portraits of Rwanda's president and tearing up Rwandan flags as M23 rebels have taken control of most the eastern ...
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Rwanda: Five Rwandans Killed, 35 Injured By Bombshells From DR Congo
At least five Rwandans were killed by bombshells from DR Congo on Monday, January 27, according to Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). RDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga confirmed the death toll to ...
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US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
U.N. says 'truly unimaginable' civilian suffering in Goma Congo calls for sanctions on Rwanda Rwanda says has always shown restraint, not to blame for chaos UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (Reuters ...