GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Rwanda accused U.N.-backed Congolese forces of shelling its territory during a battle with rebels near the border on Monday but said it had no plans to respond militarily to what it called Kinshasa’s “provocation”.
Kinshasa rejects rebel peace talks call
KINSHASA (Reuters) – The Democratic Republic of Congo government on Monday dismissed a demand from rebels in the country’s east for truce talks, saying that the insurgent force pushing towards the city of Goma was merely a tool of neighboring Rwanda.
Congo rebels advance to outskirts of Goma
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Rebels in Congo were on the outskirts of the eastern city of Goma on Sunday after pushing back U.N. peacekeepers and government troops, but a spokesman for the M23 rebels said they did not plan to take the city.
Congo rebels advance to the gates of Goma
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Rebels in Congo were at the gates of the eastern city of Goma on Sunday after pushing back U.N. peacekeepers and government troops, but a spokesman for the M23 rebels said they did not plan to take the city.
Well-equipped rebels advance in eastern Congo: U.N
KINSHASA/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.N. attack helicopters hit rebel positions in eastern Congo on Saturday after insurgents equipped with sophisticated night-vision equipment and mortars gained ground in heavy clashes with government troops and took control of a town, the U.N. said.
U.N. attack helicopters hit rebels in eastern Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) – United Nations attack helicopters hit rebels positions in eastern Congo on Saturday after insurgents gained ground in heavy fighting, the U.N. said.
Congo mutineer linked to M23 rebels surrenders
KINSHASA (Reuters) – A leading army mutineer allied to the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surrendered, the government said on Wednesday, claiming it as a major blow to the insurgents.
