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US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo

The United States urged the UN Security Council to consider measures against Rwandan troops and M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as conflict escalates.
The M23 rebels entered Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, marking the worst escalation of conflict in over a decade.
Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner called for targeted sanctions on Rwandan military leaders and an arms embargo during the Security Council meeting.
Thousands of people are fleeing Goma amid violence and chaos, with reports of looting and overwhelmed hospitals in the city.

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Democratic Republic of Congo asks for sanctions against Rwanda

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accused Rwanda of being directly linked to the offensive of the rebel group M23 that occupied the city of Goma.

22 days ago·Portugal

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UN News

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UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo

United Nations agencies on Friday called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between Government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group expands.

23 days ago·New York, United States

DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, after the M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma.

23 days ago·Washington, United States

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Al Jazeera

What are the risks of violence in the eastern DRC spreading regionally?

M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.

23 days ago·Qatar

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NRC Handelsblad

Covered by smart diplomacy, Rwanda can continue its aggressive course

Eastern Congo and Rwanda: As the world watches, Rwanda expands its influence in Eastern Congo. Why isn’t there a stronger international response?…

23 days ago·Netherlands

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France24

War in the DRC's east: Will there be a 'push for diplomatic means to end this conflict'?

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi insisted his troops were mounting a "vigorous" response to Rwanda-backed fighters advancing in the country's perennially troubled east and slammed the international community's "silence and inaction". All the while, President Paul Kagame warns Rwanda is ready for "confrontation" as he rejected criticism over his backing for M23 rebels. For in-depth analysis, FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry welcomes Dr Manenji Mangund…

24 days ago·France

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