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Fighting is escalating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Congolese soldiers, supported by local armed groups, and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, pushing civilians to a breaking point.
At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army, accusing it of supporting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mass graves have been discovered in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the Uvira region.
M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report Anadolu Ajansı
More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
Despite former President Trump's claims of ending the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues in the eastern region between government troops, militia allies, and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
M23 rebels are reported to have killed 29 civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-June, according to NewVision.co.ug.
US sanctions Rwanda military, four senior commanders over support to M23 rebels the-star.co.ke
Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo forces kill military spokesperson for M23 rebel group Anadolu Ajansı
DR Congo government forces have targeted a strategic coltan mine in a drone strike against M23 rebels.
France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city.
A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo has reportedly killed at least 200 people, though the M23 rebel group controlling the mine disputes this official death toll.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and top officials, citing their alleged support for M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed