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Mob attacks surge in rebel-held east Congo city Bukavu

The Democratic Republic of Congo government is offering a $5 million reward for the arrest of three leaders of the M23 rebel group, which has captured significant areas in eastern DR Congo this year.
Insecurity in Bukavu has led to a grim reality where 'not a night goes by without finding three or four bodies on the street.'
The Congolese government accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels while seeking international pressure to address the situation.
President Félix Tshisekedi is seeking US support to combat the M23 rebels.

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United Methodist Insight

Violence, Vandalism Strike Church in Congo

Conflict in eastern Congo has affected United Methodist families and ministries, including an attack at United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu. The capture of Goma and Bukavu by M23 rebels has triggered a humanitarian crisis.

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Goshen News

Praying for peace in Congo

GOSHEN — As fights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo escalate, Elkhart County residents are protesting for peace.

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U.S. News

Mob Attacks Surge in Rebel-Held East Congo City Bukavu

5 days ago·New York, United States

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Reuters

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Mob attacks surge in rebel-held east Congo city Bukavu

At least 11 people were killed in attacks over the past day in the rebel-held Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu as vigilante violence rises following the army's withdrawal, witnesses and a civil society activist said on Thursday.

5 days ago·United Kingdom

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Fox News

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Widespread killing, rape, disease and war make Democratic Republic of Congo hell on earth

The people of the African country of the Democratic Republic of Congo are suffering through war, violence and disease as the world seems to look the other way.

5 days ago·New York, United States

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