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A rebel-held Congolese city uses damaged banknotes due to a cash shortage

Perforated banknotes meant to be destroyed have flooded Bukavu in eastern Congo since the M23 rebel group captured the city in February

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M23 rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern DR Congo, Amnesty International says

The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday.

Euronews

Endangered gorilla habitats threatened in rebel-held Congo

Conservationists warn that the charcoal boom is coming at a steep ecological cost.

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Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women

In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The Conversation

At Night, Crime And Fear Stalk DR Congo's M23-run Areas

Every morning the Congolese city of Bukavu, now under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 movement, counts its dead.

International Business Times

Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreak

The Independent UK

Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance

People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge

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I experienced the fall of Goma. I had to leave my Congolese colleagues in a critical situation

On Jan. 27, 2025, Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fell into the hands of M23 rebels who are supported by the Rwandan army. The offensive is certainly related to the presence of immense mineral resources in the region,…

The Conversation

Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal

Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities

The Guardian - UK

Deadly blasts hit M23 rebel rally in captured DRC city of Bukavu

Deaths and injuries reported after explosions at rally attended by thousands in city captured by rebel group

The Guardian - UK

Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo

Dozens of people were reportedly injured after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in eastern Congo

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Explosion At M23 Rebel Meeting Injures Dozens In Congo

Explosion at M23 rebel group meeting in Bukavu, Congo causes injuries. Tensions rise as investigations unfold.

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M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed

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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.

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Rwandan-backed M23 gains in eastern DRC spark UN warnings and regional fears

As Rwandan-backed M23 fighters continue to make significant advances in eastern DRC, having captured the cities of Goma and Bukavu, the conflict is now triggering warnings from the UN Security Council and fuelling fears of a wider regional crisis.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting

Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.

International Business Times

DR Congo Unrest Sparks Biggest Refugee Wave To Burundi In 25 Years

Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations refugee agency said.

International Business Times

Burundi, Uganda Manoeuvre As DR Congo Violence Spreads

Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city.

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UN accuses M23 of committing 'summary executions' of children in DRC

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has summarily executed children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

UN rights body accuses Rwanda-backed militia of killing children in eastern DRC

OHCHR says Tutsi-led M23 group killed three boys in Bukavu last week after capturing the city

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Rwanda-Backed Rebels Seize Control Of Bukavu In Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu, escalating conflict in eastern Congo. Residents express mix of resignation and hope amidst uncertainty.

International Business Times

'So Happy': Relief As Boats Resume On DR Congo's War-torn Lake Kivu

Traders and travellers packed their belongings and paid their fares early on Tuesday for the long boat journey across eastern DR Congo's Lake Kivu, the first sailing between the lake's two main ports for weeks after fighting disrupted the service.

Al Jazeera

DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east

M23 rebels pledge to restore security in Bukavu as an escalation in fighting fans fears of an all-out regional war.

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebels tighten their grip on a major city in eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo

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