Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC
6 days ago · What's the fighting in DR Congo all about? The fighting has worsened the humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo as the M23 has captured large areas of North Kivu province, around Goma.
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Jan 29, 2025 · It is the capital of mineral-rich North Kivu province - and is an important trading and humanitarian hub and the base for the UN's largest peacekeeping mission.
What to know about the fighting in DR Congo : NPR
6 days ago · Rwanda has also deployed high-tech military equipment on the battlefield in North Kivu, including as mobile air-defense systems and precision-guided munitions.
Fear and uncertainty after Rwanda-backed rebels claim takeover …
Jan 27, 2025 · Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the regional hub from Congolese forces.
North Kivu - Wikipedia
North Kivu (Swahili: Jimbo la Kivu Kaskazini) is a province bordering Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. [3] The capital city is Goma.
Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
Jan 28, 2025 · The group was largely defeated in 2013. 2021: M23 re-emerged after years of dormancy. 2023-2024: M23, backed by Rwanda, gained control of large parts of the North Kivu region and mining areas.
The situation in North Kivu is concerning and the Secrurity …
Jan 27, 2025 · The Security Council is meeting today because of the rapid deterioration of the situation in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the takeover of Saké and the encirclement of Goma by the M23, made possible by the active support of the Rwanda Defence Forces. The situation is concerning, and this Council must take the measure of it.
Congo-Rwanda border shut as M23 rebels claim Goma capture
Jan 27, 2025 · Heavy artillery fire could be heard in Goma on Monday, hours after Rwandan troops and fighters from the M23 rebel group entered the capital of North Kivu Province. The UN has warned of a looming ...
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
Jan 5, 2025 · Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to various reports. This is the second town seized …
Q&A: Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict in North Kivu Province
Sep 26, 2024 · A new Human Rights Watch report documents laws-of-war violations by parties to the armed conflict in Congo’s North Kivu province, which may amount to war crimes. Over 100 armed groups are...