Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Thousands Flee Heavy Fighting Between Congo Army And M23 Rebels


DR Congo Army 'Seizes' Bunagana Base From M23 Rebels -- BBC

Government forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have captured Bunagana town, the main base of the M23 rebel group, residents say.

The troops entered the town on the Ugandan border in large numbers as the rebels fled, residents told the BBC.

M23 political leader Bertrand Bisimwa was earlier reported to have crossed into Uganda as Congolese troops advanced on his base.

The M23 launched a rebellion in eastern DR Congo in April 2012.

It is made up of army deserters who say they are fighting for the rights of the minority Tutsi ethnic group.

At least 800,000 people have been left homeless since the conflict started.

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More News On Reports Of Heavy Fighting Between The Congo Army And M23 Rebels

Congo officials: M23 rebel stronghold falls to army as thousands flee to Uganda amid clashes -- Washington Post/AP
Heavy fighting erupts near Congo-Uganda border -- Time/AP
Congo army enters last major rebel-controlled town -- Reuters
DRC troops vow fresh offensive against rebels -- Al Jazeera
Congo Troops Close in on Last Rebel Stronghold -- Wall Street Journal
Fighting Erupts Between Soldiers, M23 in DRC -- Voice of America
Thousands flee DR Congo fighting to Uganda: UN -- New Vision
Zuma calls on Congo rebels to lay down arms -- BDLive

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