Bukavu

Attempt at Peace Talks on Eastern Congo-Kinshasa

Dead victims in explosions at militia meeting in Congo

Several people are reported to have been killed in explosions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a meeting where, among others, leaders of the M23 militia participated.

Militia reportedly takes over million city

The militia M23 and Rwandan soldiers have taken control of Bukavu in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, according to humanitarian sources and residents of the city. Unicef warns of widespread sexual violence against children during the offensive.

UN: At Least 2,900 Killed in Congo-Kinshasa

At least 2,900 people were killed in battles in the city of Goma last week, according to the UN. The rebel group M23 has launched a new offensive in the eastern parts of the country, according to humanitarian and security sources.

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

The rebel group M23, whose advance in eastern Congo-Kinshasa has caused hundreds of deaths recently, has declared a unilateral ceasefire.

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

The rebel group M23, which is behind hundreds of deaths in eastern Congo-Kinshasa in recent times, has announced a temporary ceasefire.

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

The UN warns of executions and sexual violence as the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 advances in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Goma alone, several hundred people have been killed in the past week.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Congo-Kinshasa