Burundi forces flee DR Congo

Burundi forces flee DR Congo as conflict sparks refugee wave
Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations refugee agency said. The 25-year-old motorbike taxi rider said armed groups had "started firing in all directions",
Congo conflict: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
With refugees escaping an escalating war between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces in the eastern Congo, the United Nations fears a regional disaster if no measures are taken immediately to end hostilities.
Rebels in Congo Extend Offensive to Border of Burundi, UN Says
Rwanda-backed rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have advanced southward, reaching Burundi’s border and bringing the central African region to the brink of war, the United Nations said.
Burundi, Uganda manoeuvre as DR Congo violence spreads
Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city.
Burundi seeing biggest wave of refugees in 25 years: UNHCR
Burundi is having to deal with the largest movement of refugees in 25 years fleeing the escalating conflict in the DR Congo, the United Nations refugee agency said.Rwandan-backed M23 fighters have made big gains in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,
Burundi troops withdraw in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand reach, sources say
Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they had been fighting against M23 rebels, ...
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Burundi's Army Is Withdrawing From DR Congo, Four Sources Say
Burundi's Army Is Withdrawing From DR Congo, Four Sources Say (Reuters) - Burundian soldiers, who have been fighting Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, were pulling ...
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Burundi troops withdraw from M23 fight in new blow to Congo
Burundi has had soldiers in eastern Congo for ... according to two residents and an M23 source. A Congolese army spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Influx of 40,000 fleeing Congo war worsens Burundi humanitarian plight, UN says
Burundi is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian situation as more than 40,000 people have fled there in two weeks to ...