The M23 rebels have forcibly abducted at least 130 patients from hospitals in Goma, escalating a rapid military campaign in eastern DR Congo. These actions coincide with their recent conquests of key cities, resulting in significant casualties. The UN has condemned these abductions as deeply distressing, reflecting the growing humanitarian crisis amidst one of the most severe conflicts in over a decade. The M23's rapid advance, supported by Rwanda, raises concerns about further instability in the region, especially with threats to march toward Kinshasa, the capital.
It is deeply distressing that M23 is snatching patients from hospital beds in coordinated raids and holding them incommunicado in undisclosed locations.
Since the start of the year, M23 rebels have rapidly advanced through eastern DR Congo, capturing crucial cities and claiming the lives of approximately 3,000 people.
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