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Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwanda told to withdraw troops from DR Congo as rebels close on mineral-rich city
US, France and Britain pressure Rwanda over Congo rebel advance
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.
At least 13 foreign peacekeepers killed in Democratic Republic of Congo in clashes with rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion.
DR Congo urges UN to punish Rwanda for 'declaration of war'
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday called for the United Nations to sanction Rwanda, accusing its neighbour of issuing a "declaration of war" by sending more troops over the
Hundreds in Goma attempt to flee towards the border with Rwanda as fighting continues
Hundreds of people attempted to flee the Democratic Republic of Congo to Rwanda on Sunday, as heavy gunfire resonated across the key eastern Congolese city of Goma, just a few miles from the frontline.
UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo
The United Nations Security Council on Sunday demanded that M23 rebel forces stop an ongoing offensive and advance towards Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and that "external forces" in the region immediately withdraw.
U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo
Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo are "heightening the threat of a regional war," according to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
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DR Congo rejects Türkiye offer of mediation in spat with Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected the offer of mediation made by Türkiye to visiting Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
As M23 rebels advance, Congo accuses Rwanda of 'declaration of war' and calls for UN sanctions
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, accompanied by Rwandan forces, advanced on Goma, a regional hub for security and humanitarian operations, this week
DR Congo Conflict: M23 rebels are reportedly backed by Rwanda
In a tit-for-tat action, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are recalling diplomats from each other's capitals. The actions come amid intense fighting between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,
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Rebels capture Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — news agency
PRETORIA, January 27. /TASS/. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has captured a large city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported, citing its leader.
DR Congo updates: UN chief urges Rwanda to pull back troops
The UN chief Antonio Guterres said Rwanda was backing M23 rebels as they advance towards the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. DW has more.