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In this video frame grab, people assist victims after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in Bukavu, eastern Congo, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Credit: Janvier Barhahiga/AP.)

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A UN armored personnel carrier burns during clashes with M23 rebels outside Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

European Parliament, COMECE president issue calls for EU action on DRC crisis

Feb 14
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M23 rebels escort government soldiers and police who surrendered to an undisclosed located in Goma, DR Congo, Jan. 30, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

Catholic leader highlights desperation as eastern DRC war intensifies

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Pope Francis at General Audience in the Vatican, Jan. 29, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Francis calls for an end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Congolese bishop says he is dismayed as violence grows in Goma

Congolese bishop says he is dismayed as violence grows in Goma

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M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba, in the eastern of Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec. 23, 2022. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

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