Goma Falls To Congo Rebels -- The Guardian
M23 militia, which the UN says is backed by Rwanda, takes control of eastern city despite presence of peacekeepers.
Rebel fighters have seized a major city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after the national army fled and UN peacekeepers offered no resistance.
The militia group M23, allegedly backed by neighbouring Rwanda, marched into the city of 1 million people on Tuesday morning after days of clashes.
Scores of heavily armed rebels walked through the city unchallenged as UN peacekeepers watched and small groups of residents greeted them.
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Update #1: Congo rebels claim control of city as Rwanda tensions rise -- Reuters
Update #2: Rebels seize control of Goma amid clashes in Democratic Republic of Congo -- CNN
Update #3: Congolese rebels seize Goma, take airport -- AP
My Comment: This is a significant victory for the rebels. This is a breaking news story that we will be updating later in the day.
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