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Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma

Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu province,

The New York Times · 1d

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.

The Washington Post · 1d

Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as the M23 rebels are steadily encircling the city as the insurgent group battles Congo’s army

Rebels kill DR Congo governor

BBC · 6h

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies

Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they advanced through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the army has confirmed. Maj Gen Peter Cirimwami, North Kivu's Governor, was shot by M23 fighters when visiting the frontline on Thursday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma.

CBC.ca · 7h

Congo provincial governor dies after fighting with rebels closing in on capital, authorities say

The governor of eastern Congo's North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, authorities said Friday, as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital.

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U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo

Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo are "heightening the threat of a regional war, ...

Human Rights Watch3h

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 ...

13h

Fighting Rages Near Congo Trading Hub as UN Warns of Broader War

Fighting between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo’s army intensified on Friday with the militia threatening to ...

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President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

The Democratic Republic of Congo's president has cut short his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos as a deadly conflict ...

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Fear Stalks DR Congo City Goma As Artillery Fire Shakes Ground

Explosions rocked the ground in the main city in DR Congo's east on Friday as intensifying clashes between the country's army and M23 fighters gripped the region.

The EastAfrican10h

Congo conflict: Türkiye offers to mediate widening gulf among parties

Türkiye has offered to provide any kind of support that could influence parties to the Congo conflict to end the war.

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UN says Congo's M23 conflict could spark regional war

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Congo's M23 conflict risks spiralling into a broader regional war as ...

Anadolu Ajansi11h

UN refugee agency 'gravely' concerned over worsening violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

It is vital, and long overdue, for peace to take root in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the benefit of its people ...

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Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city

Rebels kill DR Congo governor

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