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Ugandan forces take control of DRC town, as M23 rebels withdraw

The rebels' departure from Bunagana has been a key demand during several rounds of mediation efforts on the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

M23 rebels commit to stop hostilities in eastern DRC

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been simmering for decades as more than 120 groups fight for power, land and valuable mineral resources — while others try to defend their communities.

UN peacekeeper killed in DRC helicopter attack

The helicopter, which came under attack during a flight to Goma, was able to land as the source of the fire remains unknown.

How the M23 advance threatens DR Congo’s endangered gorilla population

Amid a humanitarian crisis in DR Congo, vast areas near Virunga National Park have come under M23 rebel control, leading to deforestation, poaching and illicit farming.

UN eases weapons embargo on DRC, extends peacekeeping force

The UN Security Council maintained the arms embargo on all nongovernmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of the DRC.

Kenya deploys troops to DRC to combat rebels as UN withdraws from Rumangabo

Kenya will command the joint regional force, which will also include soldiers from Burundi, Uganda and South Sudan.

CODECO militia 'kills' civilians, 'burns' over 300 homes in DRC

Notorious militia storms Mbidjo area in northeastern Ituri province, killing at least 17 villagers and burning hundreds of homes, officials and residents say.

Protest against UN peacekeepers in DRC turns deadly

UN troops come under stone pelting in Beni town of North Kivu province, DRC police say, adding a stray bullet killed one person during a "mess of bullets."

Why did DRC expel UN peacekeeping spokesperson?

The Congolese government said that the spokesperson had made "indelicate and inappropriate" statements, which contributed to the tensions between the population and MONUSCO.

DRC to reassess UN force after deadly anti-UN protests

Kinshasa says 36 people were killed – including three who were killed when the UN opened fire on civilians – last week during demonstrations in the country's east.

DRC launches probe after UN peacekeepers kill civilians in shootout

A joint investigation will establish responsibility for the incident that left at least two people dead and 15 injured and impose severe sanctions against the peacekeepers involved.

Protests against UN mission turn deadly in DR Congo city

The violence took place on the second day of protests against the peacekeeping mission MONUSCO for failing to protect civilians in a region marred by decades of violence.