M23, Rwanda and DRC

M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the bloodshed. The European Union on Friday summoned Rwanda's ambassador to demand Kigali pull out troops from the country and stop backing the armed group.
The fall of Bukavu: Rwanda, M23 and the fight for influence in eastern DRC
M23 rebels captured Bukavu, the capital of the eastern DRC’s South Kivu province, on 16 February with little resistance from government forces. Bukavu is a commercial hub of about 1.3 million people, the fall of which is another significant blow to Kinshasa’s authority at home and in the region.
Rwanda’s support for M23 escalates DRC conflict
M23 rebels, regional tensions, and international pressure shape the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, worsening instability.
Video: M23 targets more territory: Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city
Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing large areas in recent weeks. Calm is returning to Bukavu after the rebels took control of the city on Sunday,
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. The European Union on Friday summoned Rwanda's ambassador to demand Kigali pull out troops from the country and stop backing the armed group.
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
Rwanda's government on Friday asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo, ...
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Rwanda tightens its grip over eastern Congo
On February 16th soldiers from M 23 marched single-file through the streets of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city.
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UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing children, attacking hospitals
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern ...
U.N. human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing and recruiting children
Volker Türk said Tuesday that his office "confirmed cases of summary execution of children by M23 after they entered the city ...
Uganda Military Chief Threatens to Attack Eastern Congo Town of Bunia
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Uganda will attack the town of Bunia in neighbouring eastern Congo unless "all forces" there surrender ...
The Africa Report10d
Uganda: Why Museveni, Muhoozi see the DRC’s M23 conflict differently
President Yoweri Museveni remains cautious regarding the fighting raging in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ...
independent.co.ug4d
No change in Uganda’s corruption
Powerful politicians to blame, says Transparency International COVER STORY | | Uganda remains one of the most corrupt ...
Congo Latest: Rwanda Stops Belgium Aid Cooperation
Rwanda suspended development cooperation with Belgium for trying to "sabotage" its access to financing amid disagreements ...
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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 ...