M23, Goma and Democratic Republic of Congo

Citizens in DRC protest M23 offensive and international silence
Thousands of residents flooded the main street of Bukavu to denounce the silence of the international community, despite the worsening situation
M23 Fighters Further Encircle Key DR Congo City Of Goma
The army acknowledged Tuesday a "breakthrough" by the M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where the armed group fighting government forces has seized a trading hub that supplies the city of Goma.
Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance
Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.
DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), approaches Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
M23 Rebels Capture Minova: Strategic Threat to Goma
The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the town of Minova, threatening Goma. The conflict has displaced 484,000 people, with Congo and the UN accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels.
M23 rebels seize Minova town in eastern Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebels have seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a rebel spokesperson and the provincial governor said on Tuesday.
With Fear and Fist-Bumps, Goma Residents Greet Congo's M23 Rebels Again
Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what one called a "show" of happiness.
Civilians at increased risk as M23 rebels capture DRC's Goma, rights advocates warn
Fighting between M23 and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces has displaced 400,000 since the start of this year, according to the United Nations
M23 rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
Ethnic Tutsi-led M23 rebels enter city of Goma Gunfire heard near airport and other areas Congo accuses Rwanda of sending troops into Goma Conflict stems from Rwanda genocide fallout Thank you for reading Nation.
M23 rebels claim seizing key DR Congo city of Goma
Fighting in and around the city has escalated despite calls from the UN Security Council for the rebels to withdraw.
M23 threatens to occupy Goma on Monday
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their weapons. The rebels said the Goma airspace had been closed on Sunday after the government coalition used the airport for military purposes.
M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern DR Congo, Seize Goma's Trading Hub Minova | Firstpost Africa | N18G
M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern DR Congo, Seize Goma's Trading Hub Minova | Firstpost Africa | N18G The Rawanda-backed M23 ...
M23 rebels in eastern Congo seize a town on a key supply route to the provincial capital
Authorities in eastern Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, ...
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M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
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VOA60 Africa - DR Congo: M23 rebel group seize eastern town of Minova
A local official reports the M23 rebel group has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial ...
Congo violence escalates as M23 follow raw materials trail
The violence in eastern Congo has escalated. Near Goma in North Kivu, 13 peacekeepers have been killed by M23 rebels, while ...
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PHOTOS: Border crossings slow down as Goma falls to M23 forces
Movement of people and goods at the Petite Barrière and Grande Barrière border crossings between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has slowed down significantly following the advance ...