Congo Rebellion
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, allegedly backed by elements inside neighboring Rwanda, demanded talks with the DRC government after seizing control of the the cities of Sake and Goma, sparking large-scale evacuations. Under international pressure, the M23 quickly pledged to leave the captured cities—however, as of Nov. 30, they remained in Goma, telling the Associated Press that they would "indefinitely" postpone their withdrawal.
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DRC Army Chief of Staff Francois Olenga flew via helicopter from Kinshasa to Minova to rally his eastern FARDC troops against the M23 rebels.
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M23 Rebel leader Makenga takes control of Goma. The town remained calm as the group leader said their fighters would 'push ahead to seize more territory' until President Joseph Kabila agreed to talks.
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Many Congolese people fled to Rwanda while others stayed under M23 control. After the take over Goma remained calm as the group leader said their fighters would push ahead to seize more territory until President Joseph Kabila agreed to talks.
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Tens of thousands of people in and around Goma, the capital city of North Kivu Province, have been forced to flee surging violence between rebels and the Congolese Army. All photos by Sinziana Demian.
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