rebels

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Cuban forces supported rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while troops helped Ethiopia repel a Somali invasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

M23 rebels and the Congolese government are making concessions to allow sample shipments amid the outbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Neither the government nor the rebels have said whether they would be willing to put aside their differences to work together to tackle the outbreak.

From BBC • May 18, 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

The jabberjays were muttations, genetically enhanced male birds created by the Capitol as weapons to spy on rebels in the districts.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins