The M23 rebel militia has captured the significant city of Goma in eastern Congo, intensifying humanitarian concerns as approximately 400,000 displaced individuals seek refuge. Reports from the U.N. refugee agency highlight the rapid influx of newcomers fleeing violence. Allegations point to Rwandan government support for M23, which they deny. This conflict ties back to the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, resulting in ongoing strife that has affected both countries for decades. The presence of the predominantly Tutsi M23 fighters reflects a deeper ethnic tension in the region.
A rebel militia known as M23 has seized the key Congolese city of Goma, threatening displaced civilians and raising fears of a broader regional war.
Some 400,000 people have fled their homes in eastern Congo as the rebels advanced on Goma, according to the U.N. refugee agency.
M23 is funded and directed by the government of Rwanda, according to the United Nations and the United States.
The conflict has its roots in Rwanda's 1994 genocide, which spilled over the border into Congo, leading to decades of fighting.
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