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This is a list of conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo arranged chronologically from the early modern period to present day. This list includes nationwide and international wars, including: wars of independence , liberation wars , colonial wars , undeclared wars , proxy wars , territorial disputes , and world wars .
Congo–Arab War (1892–1894) Congo Free State: Slave traders: Victory. Swahili-Arab power in Congo shattered; Batetela Rebellion (1895–1908) Congo Free State: Tetela rebels Victory. Mahdist War (1896–1899) United Kingdom Congo Free State Ethiopia Italy: Mahdist Sudan: Victory. Congo secures the Lado Enclave
As part of the larger Congo Crisis (1960–1964), the siege of Jadotville began on 13 September 1961, lasting for five days. [15] While serving under the United Nations Operation in the Congo (Opération des Nations Unies au Congo, ONUC), a small contingent of the Irish Army's 35th Battalion, designated "A" Company, were besieged at the UN base near the mining town of Jadotville (modern-day ...
As of 2023, 34 countries have recognized the events as genocide, concurring with the academic consensus. [citation needed]. The Armenian Genocide laid the groundwork for the Ottoman Empire to become more homogeneous. By the end of World War I, over 90 percent of the Armenians in the region were gone with most traces of their existence erased.
This is a list of active rebel groups around the world. A " rebel group " is defined here as a polity that uses armed conflict in opposition to established government (or governments) for reasons such as to seek political change or to establish, maintain, or to gain independence.
People's Republic of the Congo: Pro-Ange Diawara Faction Coup fails: First Republic of the Congo Civil War (1993–1994) Republic of the Congo Cocoye Militia Ninja Militia Gabon France: Congolese Party of Labour Cobra Militia: Government victory: Second Republic of the Congo Civil War (1997–1999) Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo (to ...
The Congo crisis revealed in one fell swoop the true nature of the powers which shaped large parts of the post-war world. The crisis showed in actual practice the true nature, not only of the former colonial powers, but also of the United Nations, of the recently independent countries united in what was called the Afro-Asian bloc, as well as of ...
1 Bandits Ituri Province, Linji – Two people were killed and another wounded when bandits attacked Linji village at 10 p.m. local time, stealing valuables. [32] 13 February 1 unknown FPIC Ituri Province, Kabarole – FPIC militiamen attacked the village of Kabarole at 3 p.m. local time killing a woman and stealing 60 cows. [33] 14 February 5 (+6)