rebels

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The rebels are allowing shipment of test samples to the government laboratory in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, according to humanitarian officials in Goma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Iranian-backed armed groups equipped with drones are based in Iraq, while Tehran's allies in Yemen -- the Houthi rebels -- also possess combat-grade UAVs.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

M23 rebels last year seized control of swathes of the North and South Kivu regions, including the key cities of Goma and Bukavu.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The West African country remains in a security crisis more than a week after an alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels launched their nationwide raids.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Only twelve years ago, the rebels were at the height of their power, allying themselves with the Tribes and the king of Marinn.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir