Congo rebels close in on eastern city of Goma

Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as pro-Rwanda forces close in
Gunshots rang out Sunday night in the centre of the besieged Congolese city of Goma, AFP journalists heard, after the Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of sending fresh troops
Rebels enter outskirts of Goma and close the airport in the eastern Congo hub
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma.
Six peacekeepers killed fighting rebels in eastern Congo, officials say, as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo left six United Nations peacekeepers dead, UN officials said Saturday.
Congo rebels close in on the eastern city of Goma
Rwandan-backed fighters closed in on eastern Congo's largest city of Goma on Sunday (January 26), forcing thousands of civilians to flee and grounding flights from the local airport as government forces battled to stop the rebels seizing the city. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.
Peacekeepers’ vehicle burns near Goma as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city
M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma, which has around 2 million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.
Crisis in Eastern Congo: M23 Rebels Advance on Goma
Amid escalating violence, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on Goma, Congo, igniting international diplomatic pressure on Rwanda. The conflict has caused massive civilian displacement and grounded flights.
Congo repels overnight rebel advance on Goma city, say sources
Congolese troops pushed back an attempted overnight advance by Rwanda-backed rebels on the eastern city of Goma, two Congolese army sources said on Saturday, after the sound of nearby heavy bombardment rocked the city in the early hours.
Congo severs ties with Rwanda, accusing it of backing M23 rebels
M23 insurgency in eastern Congo has intensified in January with the rebels seizing control of more territory than ever before, prompting the United Nations to warn of the risk of a broader regional war.
Goma Under Siege: Crisis in Eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have advanced on Goma, Eastern Congo's largest city, prompting civilian displacement and halting airport operations. With increased control over the region, concerns grow about regional conflict and humanitarian challenges.
Congo cuts ties with Rwanda amid escalating rebel conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda. This decision is due to the government in Kigali supporting rebels who are attacking Congolese government forces. At least 13 soldiers from international peacekeeping forces have lost their lives in the internal conflict.
Congo authorities block access to Goma airport as rebels advance, sources say
(Reuters) -Congolese authorities have blocked access to the airport in Goma, a provincial capital in eastern Democratic ...
Gunfire In Central Goma, DR Congo: AFP Journalists
Gunshots rang out Sunday night in Goma city centre, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, besieged by a militia with the Rwandan army's backing, according to AFP reporters.
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DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the ...
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Fighting in Congo leaves 13 dead, prompts emergency UN meeting
GOMA, CONGO - Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, United ...
Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front ...
M23 rebels in eastern Congo seize a town on a key supply route to the provincial capital
Authorities in eastern Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, ...
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UN chief calls for Rwanda to stop advance on key DR Congo city
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where fierce fighting raged as Kigali-backed fighters closed in on the ...