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News: Democratic Republic of the Congo

We have started to collect the most important news related to Democratic Republic of the Congo in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Democratic Republic of the Congo – overview

Democratic Republic of the Congo: news

DR Congo 'civilian deaths' probed

Friday, November 7th 2008, 2:23

The UN investigates reports that Congolese rebels killed civilians in their homes, as Kenya prepares to host a regional summit.
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Congolese rebels make new gains

Thursday, November 6th 2008, 21:47

Rebels in eastern DR Congo seize control of another town, forcing government forces and residents to flee, the UN says.
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Long walk home

Thursday, November 6th 2008, 14:31

Congolese trudge away from camps despite risks
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Rebels force Congo town clearance

Thursday, November 6th 2008, 13:08
related places: Goma

Thousands are forced to flee after rebel forces take a town from pro-government militia in eastern DR Congo.
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UN caught in new DR Congo clashes

Tuesday, November 4th 2008, 17:53
related places: Goma

Peacekeepers have been caught up in renewed clashes in DR Congo after days of relative calm, the UN says.
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'I saw them die'

Tuesday, November 4th 2008, 17:20

Congo mother tells how she fled fighting for camp
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UN's Ban takes on DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, November 4th 2008, 9:54

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to travel to DR Congo to push forward efforts at ending the conflict there.
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Call to boost UN DR Congo powers

Monday, November 3rd 2008, 21:29
related countries: France France

France calls for a stronger UN mandate in DR Congo, as civilians caught in the conflict are in urgent need of aid.
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Aid convoy reaches Congo refugees

Monday, November 3rd 2008, 15:16

A UN aid convoy takes medical supplies to rebel-held areas in DR Congo, where fighting has displaced thousands.
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In pictures

Monday, November 3rd 2008, 12:06

DR Congo crisis leaves thousands displaced
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EU envoys call for Congo action

Sunday, November 2nd 2008, 19:52

The British and French ministers urge a swift end to the crisis in DR Congo, as the UN prepares an aid convoy to rebel-held areas.
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In pictures

Saturday, November 1st 2008, 20:18

Images of the humanitarian crisis in DR Congo
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UK calls for urgent aid for Congo

Saturday, November 1st 2008, 18:42
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

The UK foreign secretary says the need for aid is "absolutely pressing" for thousands displaced by fighting in eastern DR Congo.
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Refugee fears prompt Congo talks

Saturday, November 1st 2008, 16:19
related countries: Rwanda Rwanda

Concerns grow for the fate of refugees within DR Congo, as European diplomats try to find an end to the conflict.
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DR Congo refugee camps 'burned'

Friday, October 31st 2008, 21:47

Camps sheltering 50,000 displaced people in eastern DR Congo have reportedly been looted and burned, says the UN.
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'Human catastrophe' grips Congo

Friday, October 31st 2008, 12:12

Fierce fighting between government and rebels in DR Congo is causing a humanitarian catastrophe, the Red Cross says.
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Diplomats seek to end Congo crisis

Thursday, October 30th 2008, 23:57

Efforts begin to end a conflict in eastern DR Congo that has forced many thousands of people to flee their homes.
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UN fears grow over Congo unrest

Thursday, October 30th 2008, 17:03
related places: Goma

The UN says it is deeply concerned for tens of thousands of people fleeing a rebel advance in DR Congo.
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UN urges end to DR Congo conflict

Thursday, October 30th 2008, 1:48

The UN Security Council condemns military action by Congolese rebels, as thousands flee fighting in eastern DR Congo.
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DR Congo rebel leader calls truce

Wednesday, October 29th 2008, 19:42
related places: Goma

A rebel leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo whose forces are advancing on the eastern city of Goma declares a ceasefire.
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Congo exodus

Wednesday, October 29th 2008, 18:46
related places: Goma

Thousands flee in terror as soldiers retreat to Goma
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Congo city panics as rebels near

Wednesday, October 29th 2008, 17:36
related countries: Rwanda Rwanda

Displaced people are pouring into Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels battling the army approach.
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