M23 rebels captured the strategic town of Kalembe in eastern Congo, intensifying the conflict over gold mines and displacing civilians amidst escalating violence.
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Rebels in eastern Congo have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax estimated to generate $300,000 in monthly revenue, the U.N. said
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A rights group accuses Rwanda of providing military and financial support to the M23 rebels in Congo, worsening violence in the region. Rwanda denies the claims.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo faces renewed violence as M23 rebels clash with national forces, displacing thousands and raising regional stability concerns.
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Congolese police officers flee to Uganda amid intense fighting with M23 rebels.
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A UN report reveals Congo and Rwanda support rival forces in the eastern DRC, intensifying the region’s conflict and humanitarian crises.
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Congo’s army faces disarray and low morale, hindering its fight against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Senior officers call for urgent reform and international support.