DR Congo Rebels Take Control of Goma

Publisher:
Al Jazeera English
Publication Date:
20 November 2012
Tags:
Congo-Kinshasa, Conflict, Peace and Security

Rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the regional capital, Goma.

According to the government, the fighters are backed by Uganda and Rwanda, who are interested in the country's diamond mines and other minerals.

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