Goma, Congo and M23 rebellion

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu province,
UN To Move Staff From Goma As Fighting Increases In Eastern Congo
JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), Jan 26 (Bernama-AA) - The United Nations (UN) said on Saturday that it is temporarily relocating non-essential staff from Goma in eastern Congo because of the deteriorating security situation in North Kivu province, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
Crisis in Congo: Governor Dies Amid Rebel Siege of Goma
The governor of Congo's North-Kivu province has died amid escalating tensions as M23 rebels advance towards Goma. Maj. Gen Peter Cirimwami succumbed to injuries sustained while visiting troops on the front line.
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.
M23 rebels close in on Goma in Congo
Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to the city in eastern Congo as they battle the Congolese army. Bombs were heard going off in the distant outskirts and hundreds of wounded civilians were brought in to the main hospital from nearby towns and villages.

M23 rebels say North Kivu governor killed

DR Congo Emergency: Fears That Regional Capital Goma Faces Attack
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, António Guterres noted the Rwandan-backed rebels’ reported seizure of Sake, in South Kivu, “which increases the threat” to the regional capital Goma – all of ...
Governor of Congo’s North-Kivu province dies from wounds sustained on frontline as rebels close in on major eastern city
Governor of Congo's North-Kivu province dies from wounds sustained on frontline as rebels close in on major eastern city.
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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 ...
Emergency UN meeting to convene as deadly fighting escalates in DR Congo
The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Sunday over deadly clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
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DRC - 3 Questions On the Intensification of the Armed Conflict in North and South Kivu [press release]
In recent weeks, the armed conflict between the M23/AFC and the Congolese army, backed by their allies, has flared up again in the province of North Kivu and spread to the neighbouring province of ...
DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced on the key ...
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UN Security Council meeting on DR Congo situation to be held on January 26 — source
According to the source, it was decided to reschedule it to a day earlier due to "recent developments" in the country ...
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13 peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern DRCongo
Thirteen soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces -- from South Africa, Malawi and Uruguay -- have been killed in recent ...