Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo’s second largest city

Rwanda-backed Rebels Occupy Major City in Eastern Congo Amidst Tensions

Rwanda-backed Rebels Occupy Major City in Eastern Congo Amidst Tensions On Sunday, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels declared their occupation of Bukavu, a second significant city in Congo's mineral-rich east. This follows their recent capture of Goma, an expansion that faces little resistance from government forces.The rebels' move has prompted heightened fears of escalating regional conflict, fueled by historical ethnic tensions and the involvement of …

DR Congo government says Rwandan army entered eastern Bukavu city, asks residents to be vigilant

'Rwanda is stubborn in its plan of occupation, looting, crimes,' says Congolese government - Anadolu Ajansı

🔒 Rwanda-backed rebels seize second major city in eastern Congo

Key topics Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu, expanding control in eastern Congo. M23 controls key airports and mineral-rich regions along Congo-Rwanda border. International tensions rise over Rwanda’s role and calls for sanctions on Kigali. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. The seventh …

Rwanda-backed rebels reach major east DR Congo city

The Rwanda-backed M23 took control of the South Kivu province administrative office after little resistance from government forces.

Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance into Eastern Congo's 2nd Major City of Bukavu

Residents and business owners in eastern Congo's second largest city sat in wait on Saturday morning after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Families remained indoors and shops remained closed as M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.3 million people that lies 63 miles (101 kilometers) south of Goma, the region's largest city taken by the rebels last month.