Rebels supported by Rwanda have nearly complete control of Goma, a crucial city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following a week of intense fighting. The Congolese military's retreat has left civilians in dire need of resources as hospitals overflow with casualties. Captured soldiers express anger towards President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of betrayal, especially as their commanders fled the battlefield. This rapidly developing conflict yields a deeply concerning humanitarian crisis, illuminating widespread distress among both soldiers and civilians as basic necessities become increasingly scarce.
Goma residents are emerging from hiding, searching for water and food, while those who fought against M23 blame President Tshisekedi for abandoning them.
The Congolese military has been vanquished, leaving soldiers furious at their government's abandonment during the fight for Goma against the M23 militia.
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