Rebels Advance In The DR Congo

DR Congo M23 Rebels Advance On Goma In North Kivu -- BBC

Rebels in eastern DR Congo have advanced to within a few kilometres of the provincial capital, Goma.

The M23 rebels say they have no plans to take the city but residents fear it could fall at any moment.

The UN Security Council this weekend condemned rebel attacks and demanded an end to outside support for the group, noting they were well equipped.

UK Foreign Minister William Hague has condemned the M23 advance and urged British citizens to leave Goma.

"Any British nationals in Goma should leave, and any in DRC should check the FCO's updated travel advice," he said.

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More News On Rebel Advances In Eastern Congo

Congo Rebels Advancing on Major City -- New York Times
Fighting in eastern Congo between M23 rebels and army moves toward Goma, airport -- FOX News/AP
Congo rebels advance to outskirts of Goma -- The Guardian
Congo rebels advance to outskirts of Goma -- Reuters
Congo rebels advance to the gates of Goma -- Reuters
Congo Rebels Advance as UN Deploys Helicopters -- Epoch Times
Congo Army, Rebels Clash Near Goma -- Wall Street Journal
Rebel group advances in eastern Congo, witnesses say, nearing regional capital -- CNN
DR Congo Rebels Advance to Goma Outskirts -- Voice of America
UN troops continue support to DR Congo army as rebels advance on Goma -- UN News Centre
UN vows peacekeepers will stay in Congo -- The Australian