Thursday, Mar 20

Congo and Rwanda's presidents seek an immediate ceasefire to curtail ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis caused by M23 rebels in eastern DRC.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amidst little resistance, leading to fears of regional conflict.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu in Eastern DRC, pledging security and raising fears of regional conflict as violence escalates.

Sunday, Feb 16

M23 rebels advance towards Bukavu in DR Congo, leading to reports of looting, violence, and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Sunday, Feb 09

UN officials warn that escalating violence in eastern DR Congo could have dire regional implications, urging for urgent international intervention and peace efforts.

Thursday, Feb 06

Goma, DRC faces a humanitarian disaster as nearly 3,000 are killed in violence, with reports of women burned alive amid the ongoing conflict.

Friday, Jan 31

M23 rebels seize Goma, leading to heightened regional tensions and global calls for action against Rwanda’s support of the insurgents.

Monday, Jan 27

M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, claim control of Goma, escalating tensions in eastern Congo and prompting severe humanitarian concerns.

Monday, Jan 27

Congo severs ties with Rwanda amid escalating conflict as M23 rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands and causing significant casualties among peacekeeping forces.

Wednesday, Jan 22

M23 rebels captured Minova, a key supply route to Goma, raising concerns over civilian safety and escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo.