The M23 rebel group has declared its control over the city of Goma, marking a significant escalation in ongoing hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This development comes after months of intensified offensives aimed at capturing the city, which serves as a critical regional hub for both security and humanitarian efforts. The capture has driven hundreds of thousands of residents from their homes, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis that has seen millions displaced since the resurgence of conflict in 2022, amidst accusations of Rwandan support for the M23 group.
M23 fighters intensified their offensive to capture Goma, a critical regional hub, leading to widespread panic and displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents.
The M23 rebel group declared Goma under its control, marking a significant escalation in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The conflict reignited in 2022, causing millions to be displaced, and the United Nations reported that over 237,000 fled in January alone.
M23, which claims to fight for the Tutsi minority in DRC, is accused by the Congolese government of receiving support from Rwanda, a charge Rwanda denies.
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