Malawi Withdraws Troops from DRC Peacekeeping Mission Amidst Continued Fighting
Following the death of at least 20 peacekeepers and a declared ceasefire, Malawi is withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo's peacekeeping mission to facilitate peace negotiations, while South Africa plans to maintain its troops until the mission's end date.
Malawi Withdraws Troops from DRC Peacekeeping Mission Amidst Continued Fighting
Following the death of at least 20 peacekeepers and a declared ceasefire, Malawi is withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo's peacekeeping mission to facilitate peace negotiations, while South Africa plans to maintain its troops until the mission's end date.
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44% Bias Score
M23 Offensive in Congo Leads to Reconsideration of UN Peacekeeper Withdrawal
President Félix Tshisekedi's initial support for the withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, from the Democratic Republic of Congo has shifted due to the M23 rebel offensive in North Kivu, exposing MONUSCO's shortcomings but also highlighting its continued intelligence role.
M23 Offensive in Congo Leads to Reconsideration of UN Peacekeeper Withdrawal
President Félix Tshisekedi's initial support for the withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, from the Democratic Republic of Congo has shifted due to the M23 rebel offensive in North Kivu, exposing MONUSCO's shortcomings but also highlighting its continued intelligence role.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Goma in DRC, Raising Regional Security Concerns
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma, a strategic city in eastern DRC, after fighting with the Congolese army and Romanian mercenaries; this resulted in widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
M23 Rebels Seize Goma in DRC, Raising Regional Security Concerns
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma, a strategic city in eastern DRC, after fighting with the Congolese army and Romanian mercenaries; this resulted in widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Renewed DRC-M23 Fighting Near Goma Causes Mass Displacement, Governor's Death
Intense fighting near Goma, DRC, between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwandan forces according to the UN, has resulted in the death of the North Kivu governor, causing over 400,000 displacements since January and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting request ...
Renewed DRC-M23 Fighting Near Goma Causes Mass Displacement, Governor's Death
Intense fighting near Goma, DRC, between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwandan forces according to the UN, has resulted in the death of the North Kivu governor, causing over 400,000 displacements since January and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting request ...
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40% Bias Score
"5,000 Dead in Haiti as Gang Violence Prompts FAA Flight Suspension"
"Haitian gangs killed 184 people over the weekend, bringing the year's death toll to 5,000, prompting the FAA to suspend U.S. flights to Haiti due to gang violence targeting airliners, while Kenyan police struggle to gain access to affected areas and aid efforts are severely hampered."
"5,000 Dead in Haiti as Gang Violence Prompts FAA Flight Suspension"
"Haitian gangs killed 184 people over the weekend, bringing the year's death toll to 5,000, prompting the FAA to suspend U.S. flights to Haiti due to gang violence targeting airliners, while Kenyan police struggle to gain access to affected areas and aid efforts are severely hampered."
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60% Bias Score
DRC: UN Intervention Brigade's Effectiveness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Civilian Protection
The UN's 3,000-strong Intervention Brigade in the DRC, created in 2013 to combat armed groups, is facing criticism for insufficient protection of civilians in Ituri province, despite successfully expelling the M23 in 2013, prompting concerns about the decision to end MONUSCO's mission.
DRC: UN Intervention Brigade's Effectiveness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Civilian Protection
The UN's 3,000-strong Intervention Brigade in the DRC, created in 2013 to combat armed groups, is facing criticism for insufficient protection of civilians in Ituri province, despite successfully expelling the M23 in 2013, prompting concerns about the decision to end MONUSCO's mission.
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36% Bias Score
Congo Reconsiders UN Troop Withdrawal Amidst M23 Offensive
The M23 rebel group's capture of Goma in eastern Congo has prompted the Congolese government to reconsider the planned withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces (MONUSCO), highlighting the mission's ineffectiveness in protecting civilians and the potential dangers of premature troop reductions in active ...
Congo Reconsiders UN Troop Withdrawal Amidst M23 Offensive
The M23 rebel group's capture of Goma in eastern Congo has prompted the Congolese government to reconsider the planned withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces (MONUSCO), highlighting the mission's ineffectiveness in protecting civilians and the potential dangers of premature troop reductions in active ...
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60% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, DRC, Triggering Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the DRC on January 25th, 2025, displacing over 700,000 people, closing the border with Rwanda, and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, DRC, Triggering Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the DRC on January 25th, 2025, displacing over 700,000 people, closing the border with Rwanda, and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
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44% Bias Score
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
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40% Bias Score