The M23 rebels declared the capture of Goma, Congo’s largest city, triggering panic among the population and a crisis response from the UN. Following a 48-hour ultimatum for the Congolese military to surrender, gunfire filled the city as the situation worsened in an area already marred by displacement and violence. Humanitarian efforts are hampered by blocked roads and closed airports, intensifying fears as Congo breaks diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accused of supporting the rebels. With 13 peacekeepers killed recently, tensions escalate amid fears for civilian safety and further regional instability.
The M23 rebels announced the city's capture in a statement minutes before a 48-hour deadline expired that had been imposed by the group for the Congolese army to surrender their weapons.
Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya made a statement in a video posted on X calling for the protection of civilians and saying that the country is in a war situation where the news is changing.
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