Democratic Republic of Congo

Combat Resumes Between M23, Congo Army in East DRC

Violent combat has broken out between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo despite a peace treaty.

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M23 Killed ‘At Least 319 Civilians’ in DR Congo in July: UN

UN rights chief denounced the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which he said had killed at least 319 civilians in eastern DR Congo in July.

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DR Congo, Rwanda Hold First Talks After Peace Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have held their first talks after signing a peace deal to end decades of deadly conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the two countries said on Friday.

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More Than 40 Killed in Rebel Attack in Northeast DR Congo

More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said.

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DR Congo, M23 Rebels to Sign Ceasefire Deal in Qatar

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are expected to agree to an immediate ceasefire with the Democratic Republic of Congo government in Qatar.

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DR Congo, M23 Rebels in Qatar for Talks on Broader Truce: Diplomat

Negotiators from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group were in Qatar Wednesday for talks on a broader truce, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks told AFP.

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Ethnic Militia Kills 10 at DR Congo Displaced Persons Camp

An armed group at the center of a long-running ethnic conflict in DR Congo's northeast attacked a camp for displaced people killing 10.

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Rwanda, DRC to Ink Peace Deal in US but Questions Remain

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will sign an agreement in Washington to put an end to a conflict.

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DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Accord on June 27

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.

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Uganda Takes Control of 2 DRC Towns: Army Spokesman

The Ugandan army said it had taken control of the Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Kasenyi and Tchomia to "prevent inter-ethnic fighting."

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