The M23 rebel group is advancing deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo following its recent capture of Goma and Bukavu, leading to strategic concerns for the government, particularly regarding Walikale, which houses the sole industrial mine generating substantial tax revenues. Reports indicate that the Group Kabido, allied with government forces, has defected to M23, highlighting the disorganization within the DRC military. Meanwhile, escalating violence has targeted civilian infrastructures, including hospitals, displacing hundreds of thousands and increasing security risks in Goma.
Walikale is very important for the government as it is the only place where the government has the industrial mine from which they are getting millions of tax payments.
This is showing the disorganisation within the DRC army, and the M23 is taking advantage of this situation on the ground.
Several hospitals were targeted by armed actors in an escalation of violence against medical centres and health personnel.
Escalating attacks have struck hospitals and other civilian infrastructure, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
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