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Bukavu Falls to M23 in Eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize key DRC cities, including Bukavu, escalating war over minerals as regional forces struggle to contain conflict.
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No Peace on the Horizon Despite M23 Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
As M23 Rwandan-backed rebels declare a ceasefire in occupied eastern Congo, international backlash against Kagame heightens.
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Congo Crisis Escalates as M23 Eye Up More Territory
After seizing Goma, M23 rebels plot a wider advance, causing Congo's Tshisekedi to spurn Rwanda peace talks.
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Chaos in the Congo: The Fall of Goma
Goma’s capture by pro-Rwandan rebels triggers anti-Western protests, a diplomatic standoff, and looming health catastrophes in Congo.
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