As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers.
The Street Journal1d
War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
Burundi has been facing a massive influx of refugees as families flee fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "Just in the first two weeks, we have received 42,000 people already seeking ...
Mongabay4d
Environmental & rights activists flee and hide as M23 captures DRC’s cities
Since Goma fell, I’ve lived in fear. I don’t dare leave my house.” These are the words of Justin Shamutwa Masumbuko, general ...
The Victoria Advocate5d
'So happy': Relief as boats resume on DR Congo's war-torn Lake Kivu
Traders and travellers packed their belongings and paid their fares early on Tuesday for the long boat journey across eastern ...
Access WDUN5d
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Residents and community leaders say that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have entered the region’s second-largest ...
Mongabay5d
Amid bombs and chaos, Goma’s displaced residents share their fears and hopes
I fled the fighting in Bweremana between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo [FARDC] and the M23 armed group ...
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, ...
Medafrica Times6d
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Capture Bukavu in DRC as Tensions Escalate
Congolese M23 rebels are seen as they withdraw from the 3 antennes location in Kibumba, near Goma, North Kivu province of the ...
Crux6d
Religious sister says Angola can support refugees from the Congo
As conflict continues to escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Catholic Church in Angola has signaled its ...
MyNorthwest.com7d
Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion
Rwanda-backed rebels reached the center of east Congo’s second largest city, Bukavu, on Sunday morning and took control of ...