Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers.

Congo says over 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory ...

This comes after the reportedly Rwandan-backed rebels said over the weekend they had taken control of the city, the biggest city in the region ...

The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.

a resident of Goma. The Congolese government confirmed the presence of M23 rebels in Goma, 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) east of capital Kinshasa, but stopped short of saying they were in control ...

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, claimed to have taken control of Goma, eastern Congo's largest city, early on Monday, while a 48-hour deadline for the Congolese army to surrender expired.

T he AFC/M23 rebels early Monday, January 27, announced that they captured Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province. The rebels announced the city's capture in a statement ...

M23 restores some services, reopens Rwanda border Rebels aim to rally supporters by restoring order Rebel rule could endure if efforts successful, experts say Jan 30 (Reuters) - When M23 rebels ...

DRC government spokesman confirms the presence of Rwandan army in Goma and says Kinshasa is working to avoid carnage.

M23 rebels have reportedly "occupied" Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning themselves at the governor's ...

The armed group, backed by several thousand Rwandan soldiers, has taken the capital of South Kivu province. It continues to ...