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Congo-Kinshasa: After the M23 - Congo's Next Challenges
HRW, 5 November 2013
The M23 admitted defeat today, bringing an apparent end to the Rwandan-backed armed group's devastating attacks on civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. That's a big step… Read more »
What Next for DR Congo After M23?
The UN says despite the fall of M23, it will continue to keep its mandate to protect civilians but the government will need to re-establish law and order in areas that often come under rebel attack.
School kids crossing busy intersection in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Waiting for M24 or a Real Window of Opportunity?
African Arguments, 5 November 2013
Eastern Congo and North Kivu in particular, are currently going through an intense and decisive period. In less than a week, the Congolese army (FARDC) has re-conquered the towns… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Coaxed From Hilltops
DW, 5 November 2013
The Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels have ended an18-month insurgency in one of Africa's deadliest conflict zones. As news spread, it became clear that this was what… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Malawi Sends Troops to DRC
Malawi News Agency, 5 November 2013
The joint Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) have Tuesday commended the Republics of Malawi, South… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Priest Who Exposed Abuses by Rebel Group Honored
HRW, 4 November 2013
A Roman Catholic priest who helps victims of a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be honored at the Human Rights Watch Voices for Justice Annual Dinner in Munich… Read more »
InFocus
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The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo says henceforth "political means only" will be used to resolve its grievances and havs called on its troops to disarm and ... Read more »
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M23 rebels have declared in ceasefire in their conflict with the Congolese army but the government says a mere declaration is not "good enough". Read more »
