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Mapping The Migration Of Thousands Of Congolese Escaping The M23 Conflict
Thousands of people have fled their homes as the conflict between the Congolese army (FARDC) and the M23 rebels rage on in the territory of Nyiragongo, near Goma, the capital of North Kivu. An estimated 3,000 residents from six villages in eastern DR Congo – including, Bukima, Nyesisi, and Ruhanga – have fled clashes between the…
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CAR Declares Ceasefire In War With Rebel Forces
President of Central Africa Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera has declared a unilateral ceasefire in the fight against armed groups in the country saying he hoped it would lead to peaceful dialogue. The country has seen recurrent rounds of rebel violence since former President Francois Bozize was deposed in 2013. Armed groups control large swaths of territory,…