Injured South African peacekeepers return from war-ridden DR Congo
M23 rebels also urged all foreign forces in region to leave, French media says
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African blocs name peace facilitators for Eastern DRC conflict
Ex-presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia to lead regional peace efforts
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Children face brutal violence in Eastern Congo conflict
The United Nations (UN) has warned of a sharp rise in child recruitment, abductions, and killings, as M23 forces make significant territorial gains
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Tshisekedi announces unity government to address rebel threat
Facing mounting pressure over his handling of the M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to form a unity government.
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US sanctions Rwandan minister over DRC conflict
The US accuses Kabarebe of being central to Rwanda’s support for the M23, including coordinating military assistance and the export of minerals from DRC.
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Congo army defectors loot and spark panic in north Kivu Town
The unrest underscores the growing instability within the Congolese military as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive
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Rebel advance triggers panic in Congolese border town Uvira
Fighting, looting, and prison break as M23 offensive pushes south
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Burundi pulls troops from DRC as M23 rebels advance
Burundi has withdrawn its troops from eastern DRC, where they were fighting alongside the Congolese army against M23 rebels.
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WFP denounces looting of food warehouses in Eastern DR Congo
Vital supplies were intended to provide ‘life-saving support to the most vulnerable families,’ says UN agency
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DR Congo urges vigilance as Rwandan troops enter Bukavu
The DR Congo government says the Rwandan army and its allies entered Bukavu, calls for vigilance, and vows to restore order while urging international intervention.
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