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UN Warns Of Escalating Conflict In Congo-Rwanda Border

The United Nations and the U.S. express concerns over escalating conflict in Congo's eastern region involving Rwanda, calling for peace efforts and withdra...

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Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

The special U_N_ envoy for Congo says security in the African nation’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory.”

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Congo's Eastern Region Faces Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis

Violence in eastern Congo displaces 250,000, creating a dire humanitarian crisis with 7 million affected. Urgent action needed.

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UN Peacekeepers Begin Withdrawal Amid Rising Violence In Congo

United Nations peacekeepers initiate phased withdrawal from eastern Congo amid rising violence, handing over first military base to national police in Sout...

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Burundian Troops Detained For Refusing Deployment To Congo

Burundian troops detained for refusing deployment to fight M23 rebels in Congo amid regional tensions. Tensions rise in Great Lakes region over support for...

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UN Peacekeepers Begin Pullout From War-torn East DR Congo

The United Nations on Wednesday kicked off the withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo by handing over a first UN base to national police, an AFP team saw.

International Business Times

UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates

A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups.

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France says Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France has called on Rwanda to end all support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must 'walk back from the brink of war'

The United States is telling Rwanda and Congo they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors

The Independent UK

France urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end “all support” for M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to pull its troops out of the country.

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France says Rwanda must 'end support' for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end "all support" for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda Defends Troop Presence Amid Congo Border Tensions

Rwanda defends its territory against threats as the U.S. calls for withdrawal of troops from Congo, amid escalating tensions in Africa's Great Lakes region.

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US ‘strongly condemns’ violence in DR Congo after alleged drone attack

State Department says escalating violence poses risk to millions of people facing displacement and deprivation.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east

Fighting has flared in recent days between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces near strategic city of Goma.

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Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan

The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises questions over government’s refugee policy

International Business Times

Two South African Soldiers Killed On DR Congo Mission

Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.

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M23 Rebels Attack Eastern Congo, Fleeing Residents in Danger

This article highlights the ongoing attacks by rebel groups in eastern Congo and the resulting displacement of residents, exacerbating the humanitarian cri...

International Business Times

Conflict Intensifies In Eastern DR Congo's Masisi: Residents

Conflict between M23 rebels and government forces is intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Masisi territory, local sources said, with six killed on Wednesday and many more injured.

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Al Jazeera

Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma

Fighters reportedly surround strategic town of Sake, forcing thousands to flee closer to North Kivu’s capital.

International Business Times

DR Congo President Sworn In For New Term Before Huge Crowd

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after sweeping elections that the opposition branded a sham while calling for protests.

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Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row

President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.

The Guardian - UK

How many more must suffer in DRC before the west stops enabling Tshisekedi?

Despite its vast mineral wealth, corruption keeps the Congolese poor – and western governments help the regime stay in power

Al Jazeera

Could DR Congo’s Tshisekedi declare war on Rwanda if re-elected?

The DRC, Africa’s second largest country by size, has seen years of instability, part of which it blames on Rwanda.

International Business Times

DR Congo Enters Second Day Of Chaotic Election

Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.

Radio France Internationale

Polls open in DR Congo elections as President Tshisikedi seeks a second mandate

Polling stations have opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's general election that pits the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.

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