Rwanda, M23 rebellion and Congo

Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo's mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces.
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children
The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest city
Panic and looting are sweeping through eastern Congo’s second largest city as residents flee by the thousands to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after it was abandoned by Congolese forces.
UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east
The U.N.’s top human rights body has condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the region
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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
Rwanda’s support for M23 escalates DRC conflict
M23 rebels, regional tensions, and international pressure shape the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, worsening instability.
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Rwanda dismisses claims its defence force behind Eastern DRC conflict
[Stafford Ondego, Standard]. Rwanda, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has dismissed accusations made against its Defence Force during a Summit of Southern Africa Development Community ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels capture more cities as some Congolese forces lay down their weapons
Strong response from other parts of Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose troops are among the foreign peacekeepers in Congo, blamed the “Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) militia ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
"(Congo) expects a little more action in the face of this crisis ... South African President Cyril Ramaphosa blamed the "Rwanda Defense Force militia" for the fighting that has resulted in ...
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EU 'urgently' considering options in response to DRC fighting
Having captured the key provincial capital of Goma last month, M23 fighters pushed south and took a vital airport before ...
M23 rebels march through Bukavu, eastern Congo to cheers from some civilians
M23 rebels march through the centre of eastern Congo’s second largest city early Sunday as some onlookers cheer their arrival ...