More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
More than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a jailbreak last week when fleeing male inmates set fire ...
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DRC: ICRC helping to restore essential services in Goma
Essential services have been badly affected by the fighting in the past few days in Goma, the largest city in North Kivu, ...
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Officials and residents say Rwanda-backed rebels have gained ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they ...
Is Trump Serious About Taking Over Gaza, Turning It Into ‘Riviera’? What Are The Implications? Explained
The Arab world and human rights advocates have condemned Trump’s proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza and establish US ...
Congo calls rebels’ ceasefire declaration ‘false communication’ as reports of fighting continue
Congo’s government has described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as “false ...
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South Africa soldiers killed in DR Congo due home Wednesday
The remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo more than a week ago are due home Wednesday, the defence force said, amid calls for all the ...
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Rwandan-Backed Group Declares Ceasefire In DRC
The M23 and Rwandan troops last week seized Goma -- the provincial capital of the mineral-rich Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict.
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East Congo city of Goma rushes to bury bodies after rebel offensive
Over 2,000 bodies require burial in Goma after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the Democratic of Congo city last week ...
As Goma Ceasefire Largely Holds, Congo Rushes to Bury Bodies From Rebel Offensive
M23 is the latest in a long line of Rwandan-backed rebel movements to emerge in Congo's volatile eastern borderlands ...
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The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a major Congo city declare a unilateral ceasefire
The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized eastern Congo’s key city of Goma announced Monday a unilateral ceasefire in the region for humanitarian reasons, following calls for a safe corridor for aid and ...
How a bloody battlefield inspired a pacifist to create the Red Cross
Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...
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Red Cross defends its role in Gaza conflict
The Red Cross, accused of not doing enough to help hostages in Gaza or Palestinian detainees in Israel, has defended itself in a rare statement outlining the limits of its role. Insisting on its ...