Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu, prompting Congolese troops to withdraw in some areas.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of the strategic Kavumu airport that serves Bukavu, the region's second biggest city, the rebel alliance and a ...
Drone imagery has captured troops regularly crossing the border into M23-controlled territory for years. Rwanda has also deployed high-tech military equipment on the battlefield in North Kivu ...
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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
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As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identityThe M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first ...
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