Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma.
Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault
The circumstances around the death of Major General Peter Cirimwami were unclear, but Cirimwami, who led army operations in restive North Kivu in the eastern DRC, visited troops on the front line in Kasengezi, about 13km (8 miles) from Goma, on Thursday, the day of his death.
Crisis in Congo: Governor Dies Amid Rebel Siege of Goma
The governor of Congo's North-Kivu province has died amid escalating tensions as M23 rebels advance towards Goma. Maj. Gen Peter Cirimwami succumbed to injuries sustained while visiting troops on the front line.
Congo provincial governor dies after fighting with rebels closing in on capital, authorities say
The governor of eastern Congo's North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, authorities said Friday, as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital.
Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies
Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they advanced through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the army has confirmed. Maj Gen Peter Cirimwami, North Kivu's Governor, was shot by M23 fighters when visiting the frontline on Thursday.
Congo Provincial Military Governor Dies in Rebel Offensive
After seizing the town of Minova on Tuesday, the rebels moved into the town of Sake, around 20 km (12 miles) west of Goma, the provincial capital and home to over 1 million people. They have also attacked along the main road from the north of the city, cutting off main supply routes.
DRC regional governor killed on front line fighting against M23 rebels
The DRC army and M23 rebels clashed on Friday outside Goma as the United Kingdom, United States and France urged citizens to leave the main city in DRC's volatile east, warning that the situation could deteriorate rapidly.
Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies - reports
Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they advanced through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reports say. Fighting between the M23 and DR Congo's army has intensified since the start of the year, with the rebels seizing control of more territory than ever.
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