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Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land

Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region
ABC News - 2h
UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east

The U.N.’s top human rights body has condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the region
ABC News - 18h
Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence

Whoever wins the presidential election will be tasked with restoring security to the country.
BBC News - 17h

Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land