On the contrary, the M23’s activities have ebbed and flowed. The group came into existence after the 2009 plan to integrate CNDP fighters into the Congolese military forces (FARDC) fell apart.

[Courtesy KDF] The East Africa Community Regional Force in DR Congo has taken over Kibumba area, one of M23 rebels' strongholds ... Republic of Congo, FARDC, the Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism ...

On February 14, the AFC/M23 took control of Kavumu Military Airport, and said the move was aimed to prevent the FARDC and its allies which include Burundi National Defence Forces (FNDB), FDLR ...

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The M23 rebels entered the city's Kazingu and Bagira ... The rebels were "imposing an urban war by attacking the positions of the FARDC (DR Congolese military) who are keen to avoid bloodshed ...

amid clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Goma, North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, January 30 ...

Members of the M23 rebel group supervise the exit of mercenary troops in the streets of Goma amid conflict between them and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in ...

The fall of the city of one million people, which was barely defended by the Congolese armed forces (FARDC), gives the M23 total control of Lake Kivu, following its capture of Goma, capital of the ...

Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. GOMA, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in Bukavu on February 14 ...