Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city ...
Civilian death toll exceeds 80 after east Congo militia attack, says UN mission
More than 80 civilians were killed in a late night attack by the armed group CODECO on a cluster of villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week, UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO ...
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UNHCR’s Grandi calls for global action to support Syrians returning home
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home. The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening. Half a million more people have been displaced this month ...
Russian forces take control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine, TASS says
Russian forces have taken control of the settlements of Zelene Pole and Dachne in eastern Ukraine, the TASS state news agency reported on Friday, citing the Defence Ministry. Reuters could not ...