Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo left six United Nations peacekeepers dead, UN officials said Saturday.
International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo’s key city
Nine United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Congo sustained injuries during fighting with the M23 armed group, the U.N. said, as the rebels close in on Goma.
Congo-Kinshasa: After Taking Goma, M23 Rebels Head to Congo's Bukavu - UN
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 earlier this week.
Rebels call for ceasefire in DR Congo after hundreds are killed in a week of fighting
A rebel group that claimed to have captured the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, after fighting with the Congolese military has left hundreds of people dead.
Unilateral ceasefire declared by rebels who seized eastern Congo city of Goma
The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major city in eastern Congo have declared a unilateral ceasefire, citing humanitarian grounds. But, there was no sign of them giving up control of Goma at the heart of a region home to trillions of dollars in mineral wealth.
VOA Creole: Macron asks UN to consider peacekeeping force for Haiti
French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the United Nations to consider sending a peacekeeping force to Haiti. The ...
Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN
Fighting across the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and "is still very much ongoing ... it's not over ...
Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis
Speaking to BBC Newshour while being locked down in a UN bunker in the city, the deputy head of the UN force, Vivian van de ...
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UN peacekeeping chief calls on M23 rebels to withdraw from Democratic Republic of Congo
The UN peacekeeping chief on Sunday called on M23 rebels to end their activities and leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "It's essential for the M23 to cease its activities and withdraw ...
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UN peacekeepers engage in fighting with M23 forces in DR Congo
In tonight's edition: The UN says its peacekeepers are engaged in '"intense" fighting with M23 rebels on the outskirts of Goma. Also, at least 242 million children had their schooling disrupted ...