INTERVIEW-Congo rebels retreat, but unclear if rebellion near end -U.S. envoy
A peace deal between Congo's government and M23 rebels may be reached as soon as this weekend, says U.S. regional envoy
A Congolese army tank moves into position as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
A Congolese army tank moves into position as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo's army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY)
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo's army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Congolese soldiers hold their positions as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni,
Congolese soldiers hold their positions as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo's army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
UNHCR monitors returns to North Kivu from Uganda, prepares to help returnees
Once full military control and civilian authority is established, the repatriation of tens of thousands of forcibly displaced people could become a reality.
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo's army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
Congolese soldiers advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo's army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
A Congolese army tank moves into position as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
A Congolese army tank moves into position as they advance against the M23 rebels near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, at 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY)
A Congolese soldier shoots in the direction of M23 rebels from their position near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni
A Congolese soldier shoots in the direction of M23 rebels from their position near the Rumangabo military base in Runyoni, 58 km (36 miles) north of Goma, October 31, 2013. Congo army said on Thursday it was hunting rebels deep in the forests and mountains along the border with Rwanda and Uganda, the insurgents' last hideouts after they were driven from towns they seized during a 20-month rebellion. Picture taken October 31, 2013. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)