Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Type: Organization

Name: Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo

First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports

Rebels accuse DRC of refusing peace talk

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebels have accused the government in Kinshasa of refusing to negotiate to establish peace in the eastern DRC.Bertrand Bisimwa, the president of the March 23 Movement (M23), wrote a letter to the UN Secretary General ... [Published Press tv - Jun 15 2013]

Entities: Mouvement du 23-Mars, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa, Republic of the Congo

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Jeff Zucker

'When we rape we feel free': Shocking Congo stories

'When we rape we feel free': Congo soldiers' shocking stories18 min ago By Maddy Sauer of MSN NewsNew interviews detail horrific atrocities in war-torn Congo where victims and rapists gave firsthand accounts to a British filmmaker.The rampant sexual ... [Published MSN News - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Republic of the Congo, Rape, Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Walker, Jeff Zucker

First reported Jun 08 2013 - Updated Jun 09 2013 - 2 reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN Great Lakes Envoy welcomes impending talks between DR Congo, M23 rebels

Source: UN News ServiceCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo 8 June 2013 – Welcoming the possible resumption of peace talks between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the 23 March Movement (M23), the United Nations Special ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jun 09 2013]

Entities: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mouvement du 23-Mars, Mary Robinson

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 2 reports

DRC rebels say will return to talks

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels say they will return to peace negotiations with Democratic Republic of Congo’s government.According to a statement released by a spokesman for the rebels on Thursday, a delegation will be sent to neighboring Uganda on ... [Published Press tv - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mouvement du 23-Mars, Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Peace Negotiation

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 3 reports

United Nations

Ban Calls For End to Violence in Eastern Congo

Congo, May 24 (QNA) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africas Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ensure security, as well as development, for the long-troubled ... [Published Qatar News Agency - May 24 2013]

Entities: Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Nations, Heal Africa

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

World Bank Group

Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN SG to convene a meeting to review the status of the implementation of the Framework-Agreement

Source: UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa, 23 May 2013 – During his joint visit to Kinshasa on 22 May 2013 with the President of the World Bank Group, the United ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 23 2013]

Entities: Democratic Republic of the Congo, World Bank Group, United Nations

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 5 reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Top Humanitarian Official calls for protection of civilians

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo (Goma, 23 May 2013) : Humanitarian Coordinator Moustapha Soumaré is calling for all parties to respect international humanitarian law after three ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 23 2013]

Entities: Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Displaced People, Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Barrage Fire

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 4 reports

Great Lakes region gets US$1bn in aid

KINSHASA. — The World Bank yesterday announced US$1 billion in aid for Africa’s Great Lakes region as UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo where fresh fighting has senthundreds of people fleeing.Fighting erupted between the ... [Published Zimbabwe Herald - May 23 2013]

Entities: Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), United Nations, Mouvement du 23-Mars, Kinshasa

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 4 reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Field update: Goma's destiny

Source: Enough ProjectCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda On Monday morning, the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, or FARDC, clashed in the village of Mutaho, approximately six miles northwest of the provincial capital of Goma. The ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 22 2013]

Entities: Mouvement du 23-Mars, Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), Enough Project, Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 8 reports

Congolese army clashes with M23 rebels leave 19 dead

Violence has erupted once again between M23 (March 23 movement) rebel forces and the Congolese army. Their two most recent clashes have left 19 people dead and 27 injured, according to a government spokesman.The battle on Monday occurred in the eastern ... [Published The Guardian Express - May 22 2013]

Entities: Mouvement du 23-Mars, Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), Republic of the Congo, Peacekeeping

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Democratic Republic of the Congo: RDC : l'ONU préoccupée par la reprise des combats entre le M23 et les forces gouvernementales autour de Goma.

Source: UN News ServiceCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo 20 mai 2013 – La Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) a exprimé lundi sa vive préoccupation face aux nouveaux affrontements ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 21 2013]

Entities: Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), Mouvement du 23-Mars, Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, United Nations Organization Stabilization Missi..., Democratic Republic of the Congo

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 10 reports

DR Congo: UN concerned over fighting with M23 forces

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Monday voiced its concern about renewed clashes between rebels from the 23 March Movement (M23) and the national armed forces in the eastern city of Goma.Fighting broke ... [Published Sify - May 21 2013]

Entities: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mouvement du 23-Mars, United Nations Organization Stabilization Missi..., Goma (Congo (Dem. Rep.)), United Nations

Quotes

"We have nine people who have been transferred to Kinshasa" he said. "Only two of them are Rwandophones."

Rebels accuse DRC of refusing peace talk [Published Press tv - Jun 15 2013]

"How can you see someone who is punching you in the eyes?" asked one victim. "How do you recognize someone who is inserting a gun barrel in your mouth while another man is between your legs?"

'When we rape we feel free': Shocking Congo stories [Published MSN News - Jun 12 2013]

The statement also called on the M23 rebels fighting in the African country to stop the violence and abuse against children, adding that "They will be held personally responsible for violations committed against children who are recruited in their ranks."

UN concerned over child soldiers in DRC [Published Press tv - Jun 11 2013]

On Monday, Ban said that Kobler "brings with him a vast experience in shaping international policies in conflict areas" and praised Meece's "outstanding contribution and dedicated service for the past three years.”"

Ban appoints new DRC special envoy [Published Press tv - Jun 11 2013]

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