Major General Peter Cirimwami, the military governor of North Kivu, died after being injured during a front-line visit to troops as M23 rebel forces closed in on Goma. His death, confirmed by various anonymous sources, highlights the severe escalation of conflict in the region, where M23 has gained ground and created panic in the provincial capital. The UN has reported that the ongoing violence has displaced over 400,000 people just this year, underlining the humanitarian crisis growing in Eastern DRC and the threat of potential regional warfare.
The military governor of North Kivu province, Major General Peter Cirimwami, died from injuries sustained while leading units on the front lines during recent fighting.
M23 rebels have encircled Goma, causing panic in the city and significant displacement of population, raising concerns about a potential regional conflict.
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