M23, Goma and Democratic Republic of Congo

Relief group pulls workers out of DRC's Goma as M23 rebels advance
This comes after the reportedly Rwandan-backed rebels said over the weekend they had taken control of the city, the biggest city in the region
M23 Fighters Further Encircle Key DR Congo City Of Goma
The army acknowledged Tuesday a "breakthrough" by the M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where the armed group fighting government forces has seized a trading hub that supplies the city of Goma.
Fear abounds as M23 fighters close in on DR Congo's Goma
Luggage on their backs, they trudged all Wednesday morning along the road leading to downtown Goma, fleeing the advancing fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.Streams of displaced people have flocked from Minova,
Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance
Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.
DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), approaches Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
M23 rebels close in on Goma in Congo
Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to the city in eastern Congo as they battle the Congolese army. Bombs were heard going off in the distant outskirts and hundreds of wounded civilians were brought in to the main hospital from nearby towns and villages.
M23 rebels seize Minova town in eastern Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebels have seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a rebel spokesperson and the provincial governor said on Tuesday.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo capture city of Goma
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were reported to have taken the key eastern city of Goma in fierce fighting with government forces that sent streams of refugees fleeing area communities.
With Fear and Fist-Bumps, Goma Residents Greet Congo's M23 Rebels Again
Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what one called a "show" of happiness.
Civilians at increased risk as M23 rebels capture DRC's Goma, rights advocates warn
Fighting between M23 and Democratic Republic of the Congo forces has displaced 400,000 since the start of this year, according to the United Nations
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Take Control of DRC's Goma
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing tens of thousands of people to flee. Goma lies on the border with Rwanda, at the nexus of trade routes for natural resources.
M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern DR Congo, Seize Goma's Trading Hub Minova | Firstpost Africa | N18G
M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern DR Congo, Seize Goma's Trading Hub Minova | Firstpost Africa | N18G The Rawanda-backed M23 ...
M23 rebels in eastern Congo seize a town on a key supply route to the provincial capital
Authorities in eastern Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, ...
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M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route
The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local governor and a rebel leader said on Tuesday as ...
Congo violence escalates as M23 follow raw materials trail
The violence in eastern Congo has escalated. Near Goma in North Kivu, 13 peacekeepers have been killed by M23 rebels, while ...
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Citizens in DRC protest M23 offensive and international silence
Thousands of residents flooded the main street of Bukavu to denounce the silence of the international community, despite the ...
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M23 threatens to occupy Goma on Monday
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their weapons. The rebels ...
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PHOTOS: Border crossings slow down as Goma falls to M23 forces
Movement of people and goods at the Petite Barrière and Grande Barrière border crossings between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has slowed down significantly following the advance ...