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Fears armed groups may be capitalising on political uncertainty to cause widespread instability.
'Revival' of Congo's M23 rebellion after fighters clash with army in neighbouring Uganda
Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children.
Footage of DRC 'massacre' is fake says government as new videos emerge
Footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children".
Shocking footage of DRC troops allegedly killing civilians – 'Look, they are dying'
New footage appears to show army "summarily executing civilians, including women and children."
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Concerns over high death toll and disproportionate use of force against Kamuina Nsapu militia in Kasai.
DRC: Clashes between security and members of Bundu dia Kongo sect leave several dead
Secessionist group is banned by the Congolese authorities.
DRC rights campaigners warn Donald Trump may suspend conflict minerals rule
Human Rights Watch warns reversing Dodd-Frank Rule could benefit abusive armed groups such as ADF.
DRC: Growing row over national funeral for longtime political leader Étienne Tshisekedi
Plans to return Tshisekedi's body from Belgium and burial arrangements causing a stir.
ADF rebels: Kidnapping children and tricking men into establishing caliphate in North Kivu
IBTimes UK hears from civil society leaders and survivors about growing "Islamic terrorism" in DRC's east.
Life after trauma: Giving survivors a new breath of life in Kakuma refugee camp's massage centres
IBTimes UK meets refugee and rape survivor Clarisse, who uses massage therapy to heal herself and others.
Massachusetts to sign legislation fighting deadly 'conflict minerals' in the DRC
State governor signing the bill to help quell militia violence and abuses linked to illicit mining.
DRC: Tributes flood in after symbol of resistance Etienne Tshisekedi dies, aged 84
'Sad', 'distraught', but vowing to continue his fight, Congolese mourn the 'Father of Congolese democracy'.
Veteran DRC opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi dies aged 84
Octogenarian was set to take the top spot in a transitional council paving the way for Joseph Kabila's exit.
M23 rebels 'kidnapped, tortured and killed' DRC army helicopter crash survivors
Clashes between army and infamous General Sultani Makenga confirm M23 revival in the country.
DRC's Fred Bauma expresses fears that Lucha activists could be 'wrongfully convicted'
Trial verdict of three peaceful Lucha activists is expected on 1 February in Goma, DRC.
Crash of two military helicopters in DRC raises fears of possible M23 rebels revival
Four dead and five injured in what military sources say was a crash while chasing fighters from the former rebel group.
Tanzania: Authorities push forward blanket ban of groups of refugees on 'security' grounds
More than 300,000 refugees, mostly from Burundi and DRC, are living in overstretched camps.
UN paints bleak picture of DRC after human rights violations rise 30% in 2016
Alarming new data mirrors stifling of civil liberties and resurgent rebels.
Detained Burundian rebels facing extradition from DRC at risk of 'a certain death' or torture
IBTimes UK told of fears for the lives of 150 suspected Burundian rebels facing deportation from DRC.
DRC historic opposition leader Etienne Tshishkedi leaves for Belgium for medical treatment
Tshisekedi is expected to head a transitional body as part of a power-sharing deal to prevent violence.
DRC: Bishops optimistic political agreement will be signed by 28 January
Deal aimed at stemming violence that followed President Joseph Kabila's refusal to relinquish the presidency.
Uganda confirms 101 ex-M23 rebels fighters stopped at border as they tried to return to DRC
Some 180 Congolese fighters fled disarmament camps in Uganda where they were confined since 2013 defeat.
Barack Obama's African legacy: How he failed to stand up to strongmen
How Obama prioritised security and trade over human rights and democracy on the African continent.
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