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Soldiers From the Congo Army Desert their Posts, Looting and Causing Chaos in a Town in North Kivu
21
Feb

Soldiers From the Congo Army Desert their Posts, Looting and Causing Chaos in a Town in North Kivu

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On Thursday, the Congolese military urged deserters to return to their units after rogue soldiers fired weapons and looted parts of the eastern town of Lubero, following their escape from nearby clashes with advancing rebels supported by Rwanda. The violence highlights growing instability within the Congolese armed forces as they struggle against the M23 rebel […]

Congo Requests Military Support from Chad Amid Growing M23 Rebel Insurgency
20
Feb

Congo Requests Military Support from Chad Amid Growing M23 Rebel Insurgency

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has requested military assistance from Chad to help tackle a growing insurgency by the M23 rebels, who are allegedly supported by Rwanda, in the eastern provinces of Congo. This was confirmed by a Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency. On Tuesday, Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration met […]