M23, Rwanda and DRC

M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the bloodshed. The European Union on Friday summoned Rwanda's ambassador to demand Kigali pull out troops from the country and stop backing the armed group.
The fall of Bukavu: Rwanda, M23 and the fight for influence in eastern DRC
M23 rebels captured Bukavu, the capital of the eastern DRC’s South Kivu province, on 16 February with little resistance from government forces. Bukavu is a commercial hub of about 1.3 million people, the fall of which is another significant blow to Kinshasa’s authority at home and in the region.
Rwanda’s support for M23 escalates DRC conflict
M23 rebels, regional tensions, and international pressure shape the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, worsening instability.
M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops flee
M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.
UNSC calls on Rwanda to pull troops from DRC
The United Nations Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The call comes amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.
DRC Conflict: UNSC calls on Rwanda troops to leave
In a unanimous resolution, the Security Council condemned the M23 advances with the support of the Rwanda Defense Forces. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also called for a ceasefire in the region.
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Rwanda tightens its grip over eastern Congo
On February 16th soldiers from M 23 marched single-file through the streets of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city.
U.N. human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing and recruiting children
Volker Türk said Tuesday that his office "confirmed cases of summary execution of children by M23 after they entered the city ...
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UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing children, attacking hospitals
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern ...
Uganda Military Chief Threatens to Attack Eastern Congo Town of Bunia
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Uganda will attack the town of Bunia in neighbouring eastern Congo unless "all forces" there surrender ...
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Uganda: Why Museveni, Muhoozi see the DRC’s M23 conflict differently
President Yoweri Museveni remains cautious regarding the fighting raging in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ...
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Rwanda says DRC criticism of Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals threatens regional peace
A poster showing the new Rwanda-Arsenal partnership. Rwanda on May 23, 2018 became the official tourism partner of English football club Arsenal FC, whose players will sport a "Visit Rwanda" ...
Congo Latest: Rwanda Stops Belgium Aid Cooperation
Rwanda suspended development cooperation with Belgium for trying to "sabotage" its access to financing amid disagreements ...
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UN calls for withdrawal of M23 rebels from DRC
The UN Security Council has issued a statement calling for the withdrawal of M23 rebels from eastern DRC. Further more Rwanda ...