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UN rights chief warns of spread of Congo crisis at emergency UN meeting

The U.N. human rights chief said on Friday that he was deeply disturbed by the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, urging all those with influence to help halt the violence and warning of a risk that it spreads beyond the country's borders.

Voice of America · 21h

UN chief appeals for peace in eastern DR Congo

The U.N. secretary-general appealed Thursday for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a recent escalation of fighting between rebels and the national army has killed at least 2,900 people and displaced tens of thousands.

Deutsche Welle on MSN · 3h

UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict

The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa's request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an "imminent" threat from Congo.

Reuters on MSN · 1h

UN rights chief warns worst may be ahead in east Congo conflict

U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday that the worst could be ahead in the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, saying he expected sexual violence including incidents of rape and sexual slavery to increase.

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Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says

Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the United Nations, after it was captured by rebels following days of fierce fighting with the Congolese army.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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 declared earlier this week, taking control of a town 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Bukavu.

The Washington Post · 1d

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety

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BBC on MSN · 1d

Malawi president orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo. The Malawian troops are part of the southern African regional bloc's military mission (SAMIDRC) deployed to DR Congo to help tackle armed groups.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Malawi Orders Troops to Prepare Withdrawal From Eastern Congo

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered defense forces to begin preparations for a withdrawal of its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a statement said on Wednesday. The Malawi troops are part of a contingent of soldiers from the Southern African regional bloc deployed in Congo to help it tackle armed insurgents.

Global South World on MSN · 3h

Malawi withdraws from DR Congo fight

President Lazarus Chakwera made the announcement , saying this would support efforts for a ceasefire and peace talks. This comes amidst the ongoing eastern DR Congo conflict. Malawian troops are in DR Congo as part of a military force sent by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to help the Congolese government fight armed groups.

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UN Rights Body Holds Urgent Session on Violence in Eastern Congo as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance

The U.N.’s top human rights body is holding an urgent session on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed ...

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Congo-Brazzaville suspended from international football

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the ...

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Over 150 women raped during Congo prison break, U.N. says

At least 165 women were raped by male inmates after a mass breakout from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the ...

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A leader of Congo’s rebels vows to fight on

C orneille nangaa sits in an armchair in a five-star-hotel in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...

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In upheaval for over a decade, displaced mother of 7 in eastern Congo begs leaders to end fighting

Zawadi Sifa has been fleeing conflict since 2012, most recently finding herself in Goma as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over ...

‘Days of Mass Burials Ahead’ as Congo Mourns Its Dead in Goma

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the ...

FIFA suspends Congo Republic and Pakistan

FIFA has suspended the Congo Republic's football association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), barring ...

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More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according ...

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WHO says over 70 health care facilities destroyed in eastern Congo

Mpox containment efforts also severely disrupted, with 90% of patients fleeing isolation units, according to representative ...

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