The Independent emphasizes its commitment to providing thorough journalism on major societal issues such as reproductive rights and climate change, ensuring accessibility without paywalls. The recent escalation of conflict in Congo, particularly in Goma city, is highlighted, where security forces are battling M23 rebels, linked to Rwandan support. Goma, crucial as a trade and humanitarian center, witnesses a humanitarian crisis amid ethnic tensions, raising concerns over the implications of foreign involvement and long history of conflict in the region.
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Congo's security forces face a major escalation as Rwanda-backed rebels clash over control of the strategic eastern city of Goma.
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