DR Congo, M23 Fighters Trade Accusations Over Ceasefire
The DR Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group accused each other of violating an Angolan-mediated ceasefire.
Drone Attack Targets Strategic DR Congo Airport
Drones targeted a strategic airport in the city of Kisangani in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, the provincial government said.
Congolese Army Retakes Strategic DRC City After M23 Withdrawal
The Congolese army said Monday it had retaken control of the strategic city of Uvira after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group withdrew.
Clashes in DR Congo’s Uvira After M23 Promised to Withdraw
Clashes broke out near Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 group and pro-government militia.
M23 Says Started Withdrawing Troops From Key DR Congo City
The M23 began withdrawing on Wednesday from the eastern DR Congo city of Uvira, which fell to the Rwanda-backed militia in an early December offensive that angered Washington.
M23 Militia Says Will Withdraw From Key DRC City of Uvira
The M23 armed group said Tuesday it had agreed to a request from the United States to withdraw from the key city of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 Cements Control in DR Congo City After Claiming Takeover
Rwanda-backed M23 fighters asserted control over Uvira in eastern DR Congo, making locals sweep the streets after the city's capture.
Fierce Fighting in DR Congo as M23 Advances Towards Key City
Fierce fighting took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the city of Uvira.
M23, DR Congo Sign New Peace Roadmap in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
DR Congo and M23 Sign Deal on Ceasefire Implementation: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 group signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
DRCongo Accuses M23 of Hundreds of Killings in September
Democratic Republic of Congo accused M23 fighters of having committed hundreds of "assassinations and summary executions" last month in the east.
Clashes in DR Congo Despite Peace Efforts
Intense clashes between anti-government M23 fighters and armed forces have taken place in DR Congo, including over a gold mining town.
Rwanda Slams HRW Report on Military Graves From DRC Clashes
Rwanda criticized Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show a military graveyard expanding in conflict with DR Congo.
DR Congo, M23 Talks Resume in Doha: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 militia have restarted peace talks in Doha, following reports of violence in the DRC's conflict-torn east.
Combat Resumes Between M23, Congo Army in East DRC
Violent combat has broken out between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo despite a peace treaty.
DR Congo, M23 Rebels to Sign Ceasefire Deal in Qatar
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are expected to agree to an immediate ceasefire with the Democratic Republic of Congo government in Qatar.
DR Congo, M23 Rebels in Qatar for Talks on Broader Truce: Diplomat
Negotiators from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group were in Qatar Wednesday for talks on a broader truce, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks told AFP.
Rwanda, DRC to Ink Peace Deal in US but Questions Remain
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will sign an agreement in Washington to put an end to a conflict.
DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Accord on June 27
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.
HRW Warns Rwanda-Backed M23 Executing DR Congo Civilians
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in eastern DR Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned.
Ex-Leader Kabila Back in DR Congo in M23-Held City
Ex-president Joseph Kabila on Thursday made his first appearance since returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Goma, an eastern city seized by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia whose lightning offensive the government accuses him of orchestrating.
M23 Fighters Expel Civilians to Rwanda
M23 fighters, which took control of DR Congo's key major town of Goma, set about expelling thousands of people they say are illegals from Rwanda.
Uganda Army Chief in Talks With DR Congo Militia
Uganda's army chief met near Kampala with leaders of a militia from northeastern DR Congo following deadly clashes last month.
US Envoy Urges Rwanda to Withdraw From DRC and Stop M23 Support
The US special envoy to Africa on Thursday called on Rwanda to withdraw all its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo and stop any support for the M23 rebel group.
