Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
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Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
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Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
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