Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized a second airport in east Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo have claimed that they have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance towards the Kavumu airport.
Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city Bukavu on Friday, a rebel leader told Reuters, as residents reported seeing the militants in the streets of a northern district.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered east Congo’s second-largest city of Bukavu, residents and a community leader say
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered east Congo’s second-largest city of Bukavu, residents and a community leader say.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the United Nations warned that the recent escalation
Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu, prompting Congolese troops to withdraw in some areas.
M23 Rebels Reach Airport Near Bukavu in Eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the strategic Kavumu airport that services Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, three sources told Reuters on Friday.
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The rebels have been trying to push south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, since they seized Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at the end of last month.
M23 rebels capture airport in DR Congo as advance continues
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Alert: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered east Congo’s second-largest city of Bukavu, residents and a community leader say
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