M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo

The United Nations has expressed concern about a rebel offensive in eastern Congo. According to Human Rights Commissioner Türk, there are reports of gang rapes.

NEWS REPORT. A major city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma came under the control of M23 rebels supported by Rwanda. On the ground, the humanitarian situation is very complex.

Martyr inspires new generation in Congo

GOMA, Congo — When Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi was asked in 2007 to allow spoiled rice from Rwanda to be transported across the border to the eastern Congo city of Goma, he knew the risks of resisting corruption, especially…

The rebel group Movimiento 23 de Marzo (M23), backed by Rwanda, assured this Thursday that it has taken full control of Goma, capital of the province of North Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and has threatened to reach the capital of the country, Kinshasa, in the midst of the resurgence of the conflict with the Congolese army, which has raised alarms about the humanitarian situation.«We are here, in Goma, to stay, as Con…

Tunisia expresses deep concern over escalation in Congo

Tunis: Tunisia is closely monitoring the recent escalation of hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with great concern, according to a statement released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extending its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Tunisia warned that this serious development threatens ongoing peace efforts in the DRC and poses a risk to the security and stability of the wider region. In…

At least 111 bodies of civilians, rebels and military were collected between Wednesday and Thursday in the streets of Goma after fighting between the Army and the armed group Movimiento 23 de Marzo (M23), which took this strategic Congolese city on Monday, confirmed to EFE a leader of local civil society.