Rwanda's DR Congo 'Invasion' Continues: M23 Rebels Seize Nyabibwe After Goma, Advance To Bukavu
The fragile ceasefire in eastern DR Congo is on the verge of collapse as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels reportedly seize control of Nyabibwe town in South Kivu province. The mining town, a key commercial hub between Goma and Bukavu,
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Goma remains “under occupation” by Congo’s M23 rebels and the ceasefire they announced has been broken as their forces engage in heavy fighting along the main route to South Kivu’s main city Bukavu.
Conflict Escalates: M23 Rebels Capture Key Mining Town in DRC
M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of Nyabibwe, a significant mining town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite a declared ceasefire, clashes continue, prompting concerns over a larger regional conflict.
M23 rebels backtrack on ceasefire, take over town of Nyabibwe in eastern DRC
After capturing Goma, the main city in North Kivu province, last week, the M23 and Rwandan troops launched a new offensive on Wednesday in a neighbouring province.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize another town in eastern Congo
The M23 rebels took control of a town 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu despite a ceasefire.
Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety
Rebels in Congo Capture Town Despite Ceasefire, Sources Say
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of the town of Nyabibwe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, eight sources said on Wednesday - an apparent violation of a unilateral ceasefire they declared this week.
Ceasefire in east Congo appears to crumble as rebels take another town
The human toll is staggering. We and our partners are struggling to assess the full extent of the situation,” a United Nations spokesperson said.
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