M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
By David Lewis and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI (Reuters) - As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi,
Rising Tensions: M23 Rebels and the Potential for Regional Conflict in Eastern Congo
As M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo advance towards Bukavu, tensions rise between regional armies. Rwanda-backed M23 faces Burundian troops, escalating risks of regional conflict. Diplomatic and ethnic complexities further fuel the situation,
M23 Rebels to Begin Unilateral Ceasefire in Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo said they would begin a unilateral ceasefire on Tuesday as the Group of Seven nations demanded that the militia halt an offensive that has shaken the eastern part of the country.
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old advance that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.
Congo city rushes to bury many bodies after M23 rebels attack
Over 2,000 bodies bow require burial in Goma after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the Democratic of Congo city, inflaming a decade-old conflict and humanitarian crisis. Congo’s communications minister Patrick Muyaya on Tuesday confirmed the mass burial,
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Burundi doctors imprisoned for quitting over low pay
Five doctors in Burundi have been imprisoned by the intelligence service after quitting their jobs over the failure of salary negotiations, union and government sources told AFP on Tuesday.The doctors ...
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Burundi's President accuses Kagame of 'expansionist' agenda
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on the international community to rein in Rwanda, which he accuses of ...
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DRC conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns
KINSHASA - The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, ...
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Burundi warns DRC fighting can spark regional war
[AFP] Burundi's president has warned the escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo could spark a regional war. The Rwanda-backed M23 group has wrested control of Goma, the main city in eastern ...
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Are the Rwanda‑backed M23 rebels heading south?
After taking control of Goma, the M23 rebels – backed by Rwanda – now want to advance further into South Kivu. But as they ...
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Escalation in Eastern Congo: The Battle for Control
In eastern Congo, Congolese troops and Burundian forces are countering an advance by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The conflict ...
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DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns
The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of ...