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M23, Democratic Republic of Congo

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

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Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Having Seized Goma, Congo's M23 Rebels Want to Show They Can Govern

Members of the M23 rebel group gather to supervise Congolese potential recruits for the M23 rebel group before being taken to training centres run by M23 rebels, amid clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC),

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Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

A report by the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo, released in December, revealed that “at least 150 tons of coltan were fraudulently exported to Rwanda and mixed with ...

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A Conflict in Congo

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

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