DR Congo
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Occupy Bukavu in Eastern Congo
February 18, 2025
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Occupy Bukavu in Eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Sunday seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amid escalating violence that has displaced over 6 million people, Arab News reported. The M23, part of a coalition known as the Congo River Alliance,…
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Sexual Violence in Eastern DRC; Unknown Disease Kills 50
February 14, 2025
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Sexual Violence in Eastern DRC; Unknown Disease Kills 50
Scores of children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, including rape, amid escalating conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces, Al Jazeera reported. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted a…
Thousands killed, millions displaced in ongoing military conflict in eastern DRC
February 13, 2025
Thousands killed, millions displaced in ongoing military conflict in eastern DRC
Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified, with over 3,000 deaths reported in less than two weeks as the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), led by M23, advances, the CNN reported citing DRC’s government. The group…
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
February 7, 2025
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
Approximately 2,900 people have died in violent clashes between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo forces in Goma, Anadolu Agency reported citing a UN official. The humanitarian crisis in this eastern city has drawn the attention of the International…
Ceasefire declared amid escalating violence in eastern DRC
February 6, 2025
Ceasefire declared amid escalating violence in eastern DRC
The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid rising violence and a dire humanitarian crisis, The Guardian reported. Following the capture of…
Children and women suffer as conflict escalates in DR Congo
February 2, 2025
Children and women suffer as conflict escalates in DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as conflict escalates, displacing millions and leaving children and women most vulnerable, HumAngle Foundation said on Saturday. The occupation of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, by the…
Urgent Call for International Support in Goma’s Humanitarian Crisis
February 1, 2025
Urgent Call for International Support in Goma’s Humanitarian Crisis
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Goma following intense fighting, Reliefweb.com reported. Medical facilities are overwhelmed, treating over 1,000 wounded civilians between January 23…
700 Killed in Five Days Amid Rebel Offensive in Eastern DRC as UN Issues Warnings Against Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
February 1, 2025
700 Killed in Five Days Amid Rebel Offensive in Eastern DRC as UN Issues Warnings Against Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has reported a severe humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid ongoing clashes between government forces and M23 rebels, Anadolu Agency reported. Over five days, at least 700 people have been killed and 2,800…
International Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting
January 27, 2025
International Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting
Recent clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Congo have resulted in the deaths of at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers, Arab News reported citing United Nations and military officials. The M23, backed by Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains,…
Over 230,000 Displaced in DRC Amid Escalating Violence
January 19, 2025
Over 230,000 Displaced in DRC Amid Escalating Violence
The United Nations reports that more than 230,000 people have been displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the start of 2025, marking one of the world’s most alarming humanitarian crises, Al Jazeera reported. The UN refugee agency,…