Congo Government Back In Goma, Says Rebels Still Too Close

Reuters: Top News, Reuters
Mon, 12/03/2012 - 9:03am

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Government forces re-established control over Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma on Monday after rebels withdrew, but a senior official said the insurgents were only a few kilometers away and still posed a threat.

NEXT
Topics:  congo reuters     government   congo   goma   goma   democratic republic   rebels   
BING NEWS:
  • At least 13 people killed and more kidnapped by extremist rebels in eastern Congo
    Local officials in eastern Congo say at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group ...
    11/16/2024 - 6:35 am | View Link
  • DR Congo: M23 rebels on the trail of mineral resources
    Rwanda-backed M32 rebels now control some 70% of the territory in eastern Congo's North Kivu province. They've been advancing on the region that is rich in gold, coltan and other minerals since late ...
    11/7/2024 - 11:33 pm | View Link
  • Congo's M23 rebels on the trail of mineral resources
    In April 2024, the M23 surrounded Sake, a transport hub some 23 kilometers (14 miles) from the North Kivu capital, Goma. The rebels also ... The Congolese government has accused the M23 of ...
    11/7/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
  • M23 rebels capture strategic town in North Kivu
    Kamandi-Gite is situated approximately 130 kilometres from Goma City. Several reliable sources confirmed the presence of M23 rebels in the town on Sunday evening ...
    11/3/2024 - 7:59 pm | View Link
  • Congo wants UN peacekeepers gone. But endless war around minerals is complicating that
    Troops perched with a machine gun pointed in the rebels' direction ... He said a joint team of government and U.N. officials was evaluating the situation. Goma's streets are full of armed men, local ...
    10/28/2024 - 8:28 pm | View Link
  • More

 

NEXT
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

Movies With Butter More Movie News

More News