Congo’s Rwanda-backed rebels say they have taken control of the key eastern city of Goma
UN describes 'mass panic' in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city
Congo severs ties with Rwanda as rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands
Hundreds in Goma attempt to flee towards the border with Rwanda as fighting continues
Hundreds of people attempted to flee the Democratic Republic of Congo to Rwanda on Sunday, as heavy gunfire resonated across the key eastern Congolese city of Goma, just a few miles from the frontline.
DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced on the key city of Goma in the east of the country.
Rwanda 'Determined To Seize' Goma: DRCongo Army Spokesman
A spokesman for the Democratic Republic of Congo's army said Saturday: "Rwanda is determined to seize the city of Goma" in the east of the country.
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Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma
from Goma. The Associated Press was unable to verify if Rwanda's army took part in the offensive. The situation in Sake remains unclear, with some residents claiming that the rebels have entered ...
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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
On Thursday, fighting raged between rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 group and Congolese forces in the town of Saké, the last major army position before Goma, a provincial capital with more than ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 rebel's advance: DR Congo's strategic city under threat
Weaknesses within the Congolese army, as well as backing from Rwanda are aiding the fighters of the M23, according to experts, who have not ruled out an offensive on Goma, at the heart of the ...
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A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo's largest city and over 100,000 people have fled
as the fighters closed in on Goma on the border with Rwanda. The M23 has been making significant advances, though it was unclear whether the rebels will try to capture Goma, which they seized in ...
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Thousands Uprooted as Congo M23 Rebels Near Goma in Major Advance
Rwanda denies this. After seizing the town of Minova on Tuesday, M23 fighters have continued their offensive, moving into the town of Sake, around 20 km (12 miles) from Goma. A local administrator ...
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Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as pro-Rwanda forces close in
Gunshots rang out Sunday night in the centre of the besieged Congolese city of Goma, AFP journalists heard, after the Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of sending fresh troops across the border to capture the strategic hub.
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Advancing M23 Fighters In DR Congo Aided By Rwanda Backing, Army Weakness
Weaknesses within the Congolese army, as well as backing from Rwanda are aiding the fighters of the M23, according to experts, who have not ruled out an offensive on Goma, at the heart of the ...
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Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo
a town only 23 kilometres from Goma. The Associated Press was unable to verify if Rwanda's army took part in the offensive. The situation in Sake remains unclear, with some residents claiming that ...