Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance
Chaotic scenes have been unfolding in Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive in the region. On Saturday there were reports of sporadic gunfire and widespread looting in the city, including at a World Food Programme depot, with residents sheltering in their homes.
In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled. By Elian Peltier and Justin Makangara Elian Peltier reported from Dakar ...
Rwanda-backed rebels tighten their grip on a major city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, the second major city in the mineral-rich Kivu region to fall in three weeks.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting little resistance from government troops, witnesses and the armed group said, as Congo accused Rwanda of ignoring calls for a ceasefire.
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing the regional governor's office. Some people lined the streets to clap and cheer the fighters as they marched and drove into the city centre without resistance.
M23 fighters seize key city of Bukavu in DR Congo
Columns of M23 fighters allied with Rwandan troops on Sunday entered the centre of another key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the African Union highlighted growing fears that the strife-torn country could break up.
DR Congo: Rwanda backed M23 armed rebels enter Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), during a rapid advance in the region. Watch this report for more details!
DR Congo singer killed filming music video in war-torn Goma
Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city's rebel occupation.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo’s 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo have claimed that they have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long ...
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Rebels seen in center of key DR Congo city after claiming takeover
Rebel forces have been seen in the center of Bukavu, the second largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday, residents told CNN, as the fighters push to expand their ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion
Rwanda-backed rebels have reached the center of east Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, and taken control of the South Kivu province administrative office BUKAVU, Congo -- Rwanda-backed rebels ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
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 ...