Congo, UN and Rwanda

Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels appeared to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo, frightened residents said Tuesday, as international pressure rose over the M23's expansion in the mineral-rich region that's critical for global technology.
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in east Congo of killing children, attacking hospitals
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
UN human rights chief accuses M23 rebels in east Congo of killing and recruiting kids
People board the first boat leaving Bukavu heading to Goma on Lake Kivu since the eastern Congo city was taken by M23 rebels on Feb 18. (AP)
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children
The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo
The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. View on euronews
UN accuses rebels in Democratic Republic of the Congo of killing children
The United Nations Human Rights Council earlier this month launched a commission that will investigate atrocities.
Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?
Congo has been plagued by war for nearly three decades. Millions of people have been displaced, and rape has consistently ...
Why is war breaking out in the Congo?
The war erupting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has its roots in the Rwandan genocide and the bloodiest war of the 21st ...
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What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels captured a key city?
“From a failed state to a modern state whereby we want to make Congo as a business land.” The conflict can be traced to the aftermath of the 1994 genocide in neighboring Rwanda, where Hutu ...
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In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled. By Elian Peltier and Justin Makangara Elian Peltier reported from Dakar ...
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Rapping about the Congo
After hearing a beat about the Congo from his brother-in-law, the 33-year-old was immediately reminded of the plight of many ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: Modern-Day Gold Rush in North Kivu - What the Law Can Do
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in rare materials necessary for the ... The violence in North Kivu can thus be understood as part of a modern-day, state-funded gold rush. M23 is ...
Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.