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Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in east

Reuters on MSN · 20m

Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where rebels his government backs have seized its largest city,

Associated Press · 45m

Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets

Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

Congolese forces losing control of major stronghold as Rwanda-backed rebels move in

Congolese forces were losing control of the key city of Gom a on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration. Soldiers fighting for Congo - many of them mercenaries from other nations - were laying down their weapons at the border with Rwanda.

M23, Goma and Congo

BBC on MSN · 33m

DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the east, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized much of the city of Goma and are reportedly advancing south to seize more territory.

DR Congo: What is happening in Goma and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo

The United Nations says Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma including its airport

Congo, Rwanda

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Rwanda Urges Ceasefire in Congo, Negotiations With Rebels, Foreign Minister Says

Rwanda, which diplomats say backs M23 fighters who seized Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo this week, called on Wednesday for a ceasefire across eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with the rebels while denying Rwandan troops were involved.

UPI News on MSN · 20h

U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Rwanda's Kagame says he agrees with US on need for ceasefire in Congo

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he agreed with the U.S. government on the need for a ceasefire in eastern Congo but gave no indication of bowing to calls for Rwandan troops and the M23 rebels they support to withdraw from Goma.

13hon MSN

Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, say they are gripped by fear as ...

14h

What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city? AP Explains

Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo were losing control of the key city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed ...

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