M23, Rwanda and DRC

As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
Security Council urges Rwanda to stop supporting M23 in eastern DR Congo
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that strongly condemned the ongoing offensive by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels breach second major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
M23 rebels have reportedly "occupied" Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning themselves at the governor's office and vowing to deviate from the "old regime."
Rwanda: High Time South African Forces Left Eastern DR Congo - M23 Spokesperson
It is high time the South African National Defence Forces' (SANDF) holed up in a UN base camp in DR Congo's North Kivu Province returned home since they have no business in AFC/M23 rebel-held territory.
U.S. sanctions Rwandan minister M23 member over conflict in DRC
The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned Rwanda Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe over alleged support for the March 23 Movement.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels tighten their grip on second major city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo.
M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
Rebels advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the M23 group and
Video: M23 targets more territory: Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city
Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing large areas in recent weeks. Calm is returning to Bukavu after the rebels took control of the city on Sunday,
M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops flee
M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting. The European Union on Friday summoned Rwanda's ambassador to demand Kigali pull out troops from the country and stop backing the armed group.
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers ...
DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent
Can the DRC’s case against Rwanda before the African Court help defuse future conflict between African states?
UN Security Council calls on Rwanda to pull troops from Congo
The United Nations Security Council on Friday called on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern ...
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
The United States has sanctioned a Rwandan government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in neighboring Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are battling the Congolese army and have captured ...
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in Congo
The M23 rebels are the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups that have been vying for control of eastern Congo’s trillions of dollars in mineral wealth.
Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Hundreds of Bukavians gather in support of M23 and thousands "volunteer" to join fighters
Hundreds of Bukavians attend a meeting to show their support for the new M23/AFC authorities in the eastern DRC.
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US and European nations pressure Rwanda to defuse M23 rebellion
They have imposed sanctions on officials of the rebel group, as well as on ...