Congo's M23 rebels control Goma airport, diplomatic and security sources say
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E-mail(Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group has gained control of the airport in the eastern city of Goma, diplomatic and security sources told Reuters.
Corneille Nangaa, leader of the AFC rebel alliance that also includes M23, told Reuters that the airport was in their hands.
A spokesperson for Congo's government was not immediately available for comment.
(Reporting by David Lewis, Giulia Paravicini and Sonia Rolley; Writing by Anait Miridzhanian; Editing by Bate Felix)
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