Goma, Congo and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-Backed Rebels, Congo Forces Fight for Control of Goma
Fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army continued for a second day in Goma, amid calls by African leaders for an immediate cease-fire.
Chaos in Congo: Rebels Capture Goma in Escalating Conflict
A surge in violence in Congo's eastern city of Goma has resulted in 773 deaths following its capture by M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda. The conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis as displaced residents face extrajudicial killings,
Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern Goma
STORY: Rwandan-backed rebels appear keen to show they can not only seize the biggest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - but also govern it.That's a stark contrast to the last time M23 took Goma - back in 2012.
UN: Fighting eases in DR Congo's Goma as rebels gain 'upper hand'
The United Nations said Wednesday that there is relative calm in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, following several days of intense fighting between the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and the Congolese army for control of the city.
Nearly a week after rebels took over the Congolese city of Goma, hospitals are overwhelmed
At least 773 people were killed in the eastern city of Goma and its vicinity this week amid fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels who captured the city in a major escalation of a decadelong conflict, Congolese authorities said Saturday.
Congo says 773 killed in the past week of fighting between troops, rebels in Goma
Authorities confirmed 773 bodies and 2,880 injured persons in Goma's morgues and hospitals, Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya told a briefing in the capital, Kinshasa, adding that the death toll could be higher.
At least 773 killed in DR Congo as fighting with M23 rebels escalates
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in Goma, the largest city in the country's east, and surrounding areas within a week due to ongoing clashes with M23 rebels,
DR Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting as military tries to repel rebels
The rebels’ advance into other areas was slowed by a weakened military that recovered some villages from them.
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What is happening in Goma? The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo explained
On 26 January, conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo escalated when rebel groups entered the major city of Goma.
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Residents of eastern Congo's largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, ...
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
The UN says hundreds of people are wounded and that bodies are lying in the streets of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following an advance by M23 rebels on the key city The ...
'Depart to Safer Locations': Indian Embassy in Congo Issues Advisory After Rebels Capture City of Goma
Amid major crisis in Congo with rebels capturing the city of Goma, the Indian Embassy has issued an advisory, asking Indians ...
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IOM Raises Alarm Over Displacement of Hundreds of Thousands in Goma, DRC
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), is deeply concerned about the hundreds of thousands of civilians displaced over the last few days in Goma, North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic ...
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UN: Goma sees relative calm amid reports of sporadic violence, looting
The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence ...