Rwanda tightens its grip over eastern Congo
On February 16th soldiers from M 23 marched single-file through the streets of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city. The beleaguered remains of the Congolese army had retreated without a fight. Rebel fighters toting grenade-launchers and machine-guns took triumphant selfies in the city’s main square.
M23 fighters have been pressing to capture strategic eastern city for months and intensified offensives in recent days.
M23 rebels, regional tensions, and international pressure shape the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, worsening instability.
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
The United Nations Security Council on Friday called on Rwanda's military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and immediately withdraw all troops from ...
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback