Rebels in DR Congo Advance on Goma
- Publisher:
- Al Jazeera English
- Publication Date:
- 18 November 2012
- Tags:
- Congo-Kinshasa, Conflict, Peace and Security
Government soldiers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are retreating from the regional capital, Goma. Large numbers are escaping as rebel M23 fighters advance on the city. United Nations helicopters have fired on the group amid some of the most serious fighting in the area since July.
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For the first time since 2008 rebels have managed to progress to the outskirts of Goma, after pushing back UN and government troops. Read more »
