Congo wants UN peacekeepers gone. But endless war around minerals is complicating that
The end of one of the world’s deadliest and yet most shadowy wars is as difficult to predict as the end of the large ...
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Congo's M23 rebels on the trail of mineral resources
The influence of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in parts of eastern Congo is now 70% greater than a year ago, the UN has said. They've been advancing on a province rich in gold, coltan and other ...
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U.N. Peacekeepers meant to leave DRC in December, but ongoing violence has prevented that
U.N. Peacekeepers, who were supposed to leave the DRC in December, are staying put for the moment, as violence continues to ...
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M23 Seizes East DR Congo Town In Ceasefire Violation
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Wednesday seized a disputed town in east Democratic Republic of Congo, in a fresh violation of a ceasefire agreed in August, local sources told AFP. Since launching an ...
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DR Congo army says it takes back Kalembe from M23, rebels deny
Democratic Republic of Congo's army on Tuesday said it had taken back the eastern town of Kalembe, a day after it was seized by M23 rebels, but rebels said they still controlled the town.
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M23 rebels seize Congolese town of Kalembe, officials say
KINSHASA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The M23 rebel group has seized the town of Kalembe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding its reach in the region, an official and a former lawmaker said ...
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DRC army says it takes back Kalembe from M23, rebels deny
PHOTO/ REUTERS Democratic Republic of Congo's army on Tuesday said it had taken back the eastern town of Kalembe, a day after it was seized by M23 rebels, but rebels said they still controlled the ...