Amnesty International has accused Congo's army and the M23 rebel group of launching attacks in densely populated areas, potentially constituting war crimes. Over 100 civilians have been killed, and more than 237,
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s interior and seek the protection of an army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda,
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support.
KINSHASA, Congo — Prominent human rights group Amnesty International accused Congo's ... Both the Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group fired unguided rockets and other explosives ...
Protesters have attacked missions in the capital of the African country as anger grows about the advance of the M23 rebel group.
When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to immediately withdraw. Instead, the Rwanda-backed insurgents are intent on showing they can restore order and govern.
Just over three years after the resurgence of the M23 in eastern DR Congo, the rebel group’s war with a government coalition saw its biggest escalation on Sunday, January 26, when the rebels entered Goma,
"The M23 and Congo's army must stop bombing civilians immediately," said Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnes Callamard. Clashes have intensified in recent weeks despite Angolan-led ...
Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.” KINSHASA, Congo -- Prominent human rights ...