Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN warns of critical 24 hours amid fast-deteriorating situation in DRC
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned the serious violations of human rights, the attacks on displaced persons, and the increase in ethnic violence. Goma's hospitals are overwhelmed,
'We don't know what comes next': Fears after rebels take key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have released captured Romanian mercenaries who were fighting with the Congolese army. As they passed a border, they were chastised by Willy Ngoma, who tapped them mockingly one by one.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 rebel offensive causes death and chaos in DR Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Clashes between the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) and the Army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is causing deaths, food shortages and thousands of displaced people in the city of Goma,
Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned the serious violations of human rights, the attacks on displaced persons, and the increase in ethnic violence. Goma's hospitals are overwhelmed,
Congo's M23 rebels consolidate control over a devastated Goma
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -The United States told Rwanda it was "deeply troubled" by the fall of Goma in eastern Congo to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels,
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region this week, pushing back against resistance from government troops backed by regional and UN intervention forces.
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UN says Democratic Republic of Congo 'calmer,' amid calls for protests
Our peacekeepers are also planning on sending out patrols today in Goma to assess the situation, to conduct resupplies and ...
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What is happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
The latest advances are part of a major escalation of a decades-old conflict over power, identity and resources ...
'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports
The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo warns of dire consequences if UN fails to intervene in crisis
If this council does not condemn, this will go down in history as a time of powerlessness and indifference of the Security ...
Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south
Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where rebels ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo - A million displaced, one story at a time: Protecting women and girls in the heart of conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo - A million displaced, one story at a time: Protecting women and girls in the heart of conflict ...
Congolese forces losing control of major stronghold as Rwanda-backed rebels move in
Congolese forces were losing control of the city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the ...
U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...
What is the fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo about - and is Rwanda invading?
Rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma in the DRC, as the decades-long conflict becomes even more volatile. Sky ...
The Decline of SANDF: A National Security Crisis
The SANDF’s current state is a reflection of broader challenges facing South Africa, a lack of investment, poor leadership, and a failure to prioritise national security. The standoff with Rwanda and ...