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Congo severs ties with Rwanda as rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma, leaving at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign ...
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It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling.
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a critical trade and humanitarian hub, say they are struggling on ...
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Amid bombs and chaos, Goma’s displaced residents share their fears and hopes
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group around Goma has displaced and upended life for ...
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Eastern DRC: The impossible death toll of the battle for Goma
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 27-28 January, following a five-day offensive backed by the Rwandan army. After clashes between ...
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Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city. As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were ...