Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region ...
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It Happened at the UN: Week Ending Feb. 7
• Lieut. Gen. Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes of Brazil, Monusco’s new force commander, arrives in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo, ...
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War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of ...
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Congolese bishop condemns ‘dire humanitarian situation’ after deadly attack in Goma
Approximately six million people have died in the conflict in the eastern D.R.C. since 1996. For decades, numerous armed ...
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DRC: At their first rally in Goma, AFC’s Corneille Nangaa and M23 promise people freedom
On 6 February, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) – which includes the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda – held a rally in Goma, ...