U.N. Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region Mary Robinson flanked by U.N. special envoy to Congo Martin Kobler address a news conference at the MONUSCO offices in Goma
U.N. Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region Mary Robinson (R) flanked by U.N. special envoy to Congo Martin Kobler (L) address a news conference at the MONUSCO offices in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Democratic Republic of Congo's army, backed by a new U.N. brigade with an unprecedented mandate to launch attacks, has forced M23 rebels to retreat from positions they have held for months overlooking the eastern city of Goma. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)
A Congolese soldier guards suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma
A Congolese soldier guards suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC CONGO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers ride on their pick-up truck as they advance to a new position while battling M23 rebels in Kibati near Goma
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers ride on their pick-up truck as they advance to a new position while battling M23 rebels in Kibati near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
A Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldier carries his gun while advancing to a new position as they battle M23 rebels while residents flee the conflict near Goma
A Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldier carries his gun while advancing to a new position as they battle M23 rebels while residents flee the conflict near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers advance to a new position as they battle M23 rebels in Kibati outside Goma
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers advance to a new position as they battle M23 rebels in Kibati outside Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Civilians displaced by recent fighting between Congolese army and the M23 rebels carry firewood as they walk along a road in Kibati village near Goma
Civilians displaced by recent fighting between Congolese army and the M23 rebels carry firewood as they walk along a road in Kibati village near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
A Congolese armed forces (FARDC) army spokesperson in North Kivu, Colonel Olivier Amuli, points to suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma
A Congolese armed forces (FARDC) army spokesperson in North Kivu, Colonel Olivier Amuli (C), points to suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
A Congolese soldier guards suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma
A Congolese soldier guards suspected rebels arrested during an operation against M23 rebels in Goma September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers advance to a new position as they battle M23 rebels while residents flee the conflict, outside Goma
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers advance to a new position as they battle M23 rebels while residents flee the conflict, outside Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers carry their belongings as they advance to a new position while battling M23 rebels near Goma
Congolese armed forces (FARDC) soldiers carry their belongings as they advance to a new position while battling M23 rebels near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, September 2, 2013. Fighting erupted between eastern Congolese rebels and the army, which said it would push on with an offensive to recapture all territory controlled by insurgents despite their call for a ceasefire. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)