The March 23 movement (M23), with Rwandan support, has gained control over large parts of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently capturing Minova and briefly Sake. The UN reported significant violence, with 13 international peacekeepers killed while attempting to prevent M23 from seizing Goma. The conflict has displaced over 400,000 people since the year began, with humanitarian needs intensifying. The M23's offensive is driven by a desire to control valuable resources like coltan, vital for energy transition, although a ceasefire agreement was established in August 2024 and violated soon after.
The M23, backed by Rwanda, has rapidly seized control of significant territories in North Kivu, demonstrating a strategic aim to dominate the region's vital natural resources.
The conflict, exacerbated by recurrent offensives, has led to the displacement of over 400,000 people since early this year, with aid efforts struggling to meet urgent needs.
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