The border between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near Goma was closed after clashes involved M23 rebels and Rwandan troops. Despite UN reports of Rwanda's involvement, the country denies any ties to the conflict. With the border closed, only limited movement for UN evacuees occurred. Goma is experiencing chaos, with the airport shut down and reports of thousands escaping from prison. Around 400,000 people have been displaced due to the violence, leading to fears of potential massacre and reprisal killings as rebels search for military personnel hiding in the city.
We are trapped, with the airport shut down and roads blocked, as the latest fighting has displaced nearly 400,000 people in eastern DRC.
The border is closed, and no one is coming in or going out, apart from a few UN staff and families evacuated this morning.
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