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M23 Rebel Advance on Bukavu Causes Mass Exodus, Widespread Looting
On Saturday, thousands of residents fled Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced, leading to widespread looting and violence after Congolese soldiers abandoned their posts. The event displaces hundreds of thousands and challenges the Congolese governme...
M23 Rebel Advance on Bukavu Causes Mass Exodus, Widespread Looting
On Saturday, thousands of residents fled Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced, leading to widespread looting and violence after Congolese soldiers abandoned their posts. The event displaces hundreds of thousands and challenges the Congolese governme...
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52% Bias Score
M23/Rwanda Seize Bukavu, Sparking International Condemnation
On February 14th, 2025, M23/AFC rebels backed by Rwandan troops seized Bukavu, a city of one million, causing looting and insecurity; the UN and EU condemned the action and called for a ceasefire while the Congolese President accused the opposition of colluding with Rwanda.
M23/Rwanda Seize Bukavu, Sparking International Condemnation
On February 14th, 2025, M23/AFC rebels backed by Rwandan troops seized Bukavu, a city of one million, causing looting and insecurity; the UN and EU condemned the action and called for a ceasefire while the Congolese President accused the opposition of colluding with Rwanda.
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44% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu, Exacerbating Congo Crisis
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced to Bukavu, Congo on Saturday, causing widespread fear and displacement among the city's 1.3 million residents, following the rebels' seizure of Goma last month and Kavumu airport on Friday. The rebels' expansion poses a significant challenge to the Cong...
M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu, Exacerbating Congo Crisis
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, advanced to Bukavu, Congo on Saturday, causing widespread fear and displacement among the city's 1.3 million residents, following the rebels' seizure of Goma last month and Kavumu airport on Friday. The rebels' expansion poses a significant challenge to the Cong...
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36% Bias Score
Rebel Group Claims Control of Parts of Bukavu, DRC
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebel coalition, including the M23 group, claims to have taken control of Kavumu airport and parts of Bukavu, DRC, following the takeover of Goma on January 27; residents report looting, but the extent of rebel control is unconfirmed, while the DRC government has not ...
Rebel Group Claims Control of Parts of Bukavu, DRC
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebel coalition, including the M23 group, claims to have taken control of Kavumu airport and parts of Bukavu, DRC, following the takeover of Goma on January 27; residents report looting, but the extent of rebel control is unconfirmed, while the DRC government has not ...
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36% Bias Score
M23 Seizes Airport Near Bukavu, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
The M23 rebel group captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, South Kivu, on Friday, after intense fighting with Congolese and Burundian forces, displacing hundreds of thousands and sparking international concern due to reported child rapes.
M23 Seizes Airport Near Bukavu, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
The M23 rebel group captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, South Kivu, on Friday, after intense fighting with Congolese and Burundian forces, displacing hundreds of thousands and sparking international concern due to reported child rapes.
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56% Bias Score
African States Demand Ceasefire in DRC Conflict
At a summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, eastern and southern African states demanded an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, prioritizing negotiations over immediate troop withdrawals, but the absence of key leaders and the withdrawal of a regional peacekeeping force could impede success.
African States Demand Ceasefire in DRC Conflict
At a summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, eastern and southern African states demanded an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, prioritizing negotiations over immediate troop withdrawals, but the absence of key leaders and the withdrawal of a regional peacekeeping force could impede success.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Capture Bukavu, Expanding Control in Eastern Congo
On Friday evening, the M23 rebel group captured Bukavu, South Kivu's capital, and the Kavumu airport, after taking Goma. This happened despite the presence of Congolese and Burundian troops and a recent ceasefire agreement, further escalating the conflict in eastern Congo.
M23 Rebels Capture Bukavu, Expanding Control in Eastern Congo
On Friday evening, the M23 rebel group captured Bukavu, South Kivu's capital, and the Kavumu airport, after taking Goma. This happened despite the presence of Congolese and Burundian troops and a recent ceasefire agreement, further escalating the conflict in eastern Congo.
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64% Bias Score
M23 Rebel Advance on Bukavu Sparks Panic, Looting, and Fears of Regional Conflict
Thousands fled Bukavu, Congo, on Saturday as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, approached, leading to widespread looting, violence, and the burning of abandoned ammunition by Congolese soldiers; the conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands and killed nearly 3,000, prompting international concern ove...
M23 Rebel Advance on Bukavu Sparks Panic, Looting, and Fears of Regional Conflict
Thousands fled Bukavu, Congo, on Saturday as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, approached, leading to widespread looting, violence, and the burning of abandoned ammunition by Congolese soldiers; the conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands and killed nearly 3,000, prompting international concern ove...
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44% Bias Score
M23 Offensive in Bukavu Sparks Regional War Fears
M23 rebels' offensive in Bukavu, DR Congo, caused chaotic scenes with gunfire and looting, including a World Food Programme depot with 6,800 metric tons of food; the UN and EU voiced alarm, and Uganda's threat to attack Bunia heightens regional war fears.
M23 Offensive in Bukavu Sparks Regional War Fears
M23 rebels' offensive in Bukavu, DR Congo, caused chaotic scenes with gunfire and looting, including a World Food Programme depot with 6,800 metric tons of food; the UN and EU voiced alarm, and Uganda's threat to attack Bunia heightens regional war fears.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Seizes Kavumu Airport, Sparking Panic and International Concern in Eastern DRC
The M23 militia captured Kavumu airport in eastern DRC, causing panic in Bukavu and prompting the Congolese president to seek international support at the Munich Security Conference, while accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels.
M23 Seizes Kavumu Airport, Sparking Panic and International Concern in Eastern DRC
The M23 militia captured Kavumu airport in eastern DRC, causing panic in Bukavu and prompting the Congolese president to seek international support at the Munich Security Conference, while accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Rebel Attack on Ihusi Repelled, Raising Concerns Over Regional Stability
M23 rebels attacked Ihusi in eastern Congo, aiming to control key highlands near Bukavu, but were repelled by Congolese and Burundian forces; this highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and raises concerns about regional stability and resource control.
M23 Rebel Attack on Ihusi Repelled, Raising Concerns Over Regional Stability
M23 rebels attacked Ihusi in eastern Congo, aiming to control key highlands near Bukavu, but were repelled by Congolese and Burundian forces; this highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and raises concerns about regional stability and resource control.
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44% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire, Advance in Eastern DRC
M23 rebels in eastern DRC ignored a Tuesday ceasefire and advanced toward Bukavu on Thursday, with residents posting videos showing rebels near the strategically important Kavumu airport; the rebels also established a parallel government in Goma, while the Congolese military issued arrest warrants.
M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire, Advance in Eastern DRC
M23 rebels in eastern DRC ignored a Tuesday ceasefire and advanced toward Bukavu on Thursday, with residents posting videos showing rebels near the strategically important Kavumu airport; the rebels also established a parallel government in Goma, while the Congolese military issued arrest warrants.
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44% Bias Score
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