M23, Bukavu and Congo

Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
(Reuters) -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,
Explainer-What’s happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the
Congo M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu as president seeks support abroad
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in DRC have reached a strategic airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province
Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 Rebels Advance in Dr Congo
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo - The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military (FARDC) has suffered a major setback as its counterattack against M23 rebels failed, leading to a retreat from Bukavu Airport in Kivu province.
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Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in DRC have reached a strategic airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim to have seized second airport in Democratic Republic of Congo
In a statement on social media, a spokesperson for the M23 rebels said the group was in control of Kavumu airport in South Kivu province - a key strategic location for the Congolese army - and surrounding areas.
Rwanda-backed rebels capture strategic airport in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured a strategic airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding their stranglehold over the country’s mineral-rich eastern region.
M23 rebels reach airport near Bukavu in eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told Reuters on Friday.
DR Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
If the rebels capture the capital of South Kivu province, it would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under their control.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized a second airport in east Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo have claimed that they have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance towards the Kavumu airport
Congolese soldiers seen circulating in Bukavu as M23 rebel group advances into South Kivu
Trucks and cars full of Congolese soldiers carrying their weapons could be seen circulating in Bukavu, South Kivu province on Friday.
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