Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rwandan-backed rebels marched into east Congo's largest city Goma on Monday and troops from the east African neighbours exchanged fire over the border in the worst escalation of the long-running conflict for more than a decade.
Congo rebels say they've seized major city Goma as thousands flee
STORY: Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's largest city on Monday, according to witnesses.That's prompted thousands of people, including Congolese soldiers, to flee across the border into Rwanda.
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Thousands flee as DR Congo rebels claim control of Goma city
DR Congo soldiers have surrendered to Rwandan forces following fierce clashes with the M23 rebel movement in DR Congo's eastern North Kivu province, state-owned TV in Rwanda is reporting. The soldiers have been fleeing across the border to the Rwandan town of Rubavu, the report claimed in a video posted on X.
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo
The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
M23 Rebels Claim Goma, Congo Calls It a 'Declaration of War'
M23 rebels claim they now control the Congolese city of Goma—an act Congo's government described as a 'declaration of war.'
Rebels enter outskirts of Goma and close the airport in the eastern Congo hub
Congolese rebels and allied Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma on Sunday and the airport in the key eastern city was no longer in use, the top UN official in the country said. Thousands fled the fighting that also killed at least 13 peacekeepers.
Democratic Republic of Congo troops try to 'hold on' close to Goma airport
Video released on social media shows a soldier from the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo near the airport in Goma, saying the army is fighting to hold on to the area. Video credit: Soc
Congo authorities block access to Goma airport as rebels advance, sources say
The U.N. Security Council will meet on Sunday to discuss the crisis -- a day earlier than planned -- according to diplomats. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Congolese authorities have blocked access to the airport in Goma,
Fear and gunshots after Rwanda-backed rebels claim takeover of eastern Congo's largest city
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