Rwanda, M23 rebellion and Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest city
Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. The morning after M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.
Chaos as Rwanda-backed rebels push toward eastern DR Congo’s second major city
The Congo River Alliance is a coalition of rebel groups that includes M23. Panic swept through eastern DR Congo’s second largest city as residents fled to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Amid chaos and looting, Bukavu braced for what comes next.
Eastern Congo Rebel Alliance Declares Ceasefire
The Eastern Congo rebel alliance, including the M23, has announced a ceasefire beginning February 4 for humanitarian reasons. The Congo River Alliance stated it does not intend to capture Bukavu after taking control of Goma,
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's second major city of Bukavu, residents say
Residents and business owners in eastern Congo’s second largest city are sitting in wait after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels
Chaos, looting break out as rebels push toward major DRC city
A day after M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.3 million people that lies 101 kilometers south of rebel-held Goma — some streets were flooded by residents attempting to leave and looters filling flour sacks with what they could find.
DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu
The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.
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Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
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Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'
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Ceasefire in East Congo Appears to Crumble as Rebels Take Another Town
Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance rebel coalition that includes M23, confirmed the group moved into Nyabibwe. "They attacked us and we defended ourselves," he told Reuters.