Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire calls
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered the strategic town of Walikale in eastern Congo late Wednesday, according to residents and ...
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DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels pull out of Walikale
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M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC
The town, rich in tin and gold deposits, links four eastern provinces—North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Maniema. Beyond this, the Walikale area is home to the country’s largest tin deposits.
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Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire calls
By taking control of Walikale, the M23 rebels seized a road linking four provinces in the east of the country: North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Maniema, cutting off Congolese army’s positions.