M23 rebellion - Wikipedia
The M23 rebellion was an armed conflict in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), that occurred between the March 23 Movement and government forces between 4 April 2012 …
What is M23, the Rebels That Seized Goma in Eastern Congo?
14 hours ago · A rebel militia known as M23 has seized the key Congolese city of Goma, threatening displaced civilians and raising fears of a broader regional war.. Some 400,000 …
Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces …
19 hours ago · The M23 rebels are one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the conflict-battered North Kivu province — which includes Goma — rich in minerals critical to …
Fear and gunshots after Rwanda-backed rebels claim takeover of …
1 day ago · The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the mineral-rich region in the decades-long conflict, one of Africa’s largest. The …
March 23 Movement - Wikipedia
On 20 November, at approximately 11 a.m., Goma fell to M23 rebels, whose use of mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, and heavy artillery left nine dead and 64 injured, including civilians. …
What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels …
4 days ago · The M23 rebels — or The March 23 Movement — is one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the mineral-rich region in a decades-long conflict in eastern Congo. In …
M23 Rebels Claim Takeover of Goma, Congo’s Largest City
2 days ago · The M23 rebels announced the city’s capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline expired that had been imposed by the group for the Congolese army to …
DR Congo conflict: Fighting rages on in Goma as M23 rebels and …
2 days ago · The M23 formed as an offshoot of another rebel group in 2012, ostensibly to protect the Tutsi population in eastern DR Congo, which had long complained of persecution and …
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in …
1 day ago · The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
Rwanda-DRC: Have M23 rebels taken over key city of Goma, and …
1 day ago · In 2012, M23 first seized Goma, but the Congolese army, supported by a UN force, pushed the rebels back into the eastern hills on the border with Rwanda in 2013. However, the …