Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize key town in DR Congo
Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to various reports. This is the second town seized by the M23 group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
New refugee wave as M23 rebels seize 2 towns in North Kivu
Masisi-Centre and Lushebere in northeast Kivu came under rebel control after the Congolese army made a “strategic withdrawal.”
Rwanda-backed rebels seize towns in Congo
Movement, aka M23, reportedly supported by Rwanda, captured the strategic town of Masisi in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province from the army and pro-government militias on Saturday.
M23 Rebels Seize Key Town In East DR Congo: Sources
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized control on Saturday of a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a number of sources told AFP.
DR Congo : M23 Grabs Key Eastern Town
With a population of 40,000 people, Masisi is a mineral, livestock and agricultural-rich town, that lies about 80 kilometers north of the North Kivu provincial capital, Goma.
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC
M23 rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken control of a strategic town in the east of the Central African country, local politicians say, adding to the armed group’s recent gains in the region.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to various reports. This is the second town seized by the M23 group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region
US Condemns DRC Rebels' 'Brazen Ceasefire Violations'
The United States on Monday condemned "brazen ceasefire violations" in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who seized control of a key town in the east at the weekend.
23 Congolese soldiers face the death penalty or prison for alleged desertion or other crimes
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EU Condemns Occupation Of Masisi By M23 Armed Group In Congo
The European Union (EU) strongly condemned on Monday the capture of the city of Masisi and its surrounding areas by th ...
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