The M23 armed group, backed by Rwanda, is making significant territorial gains in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), having captured key cities including Goma and Bukavu. This aggressive move raises alarms about the potential for a broader regional conflict reminiscent of the devastating Second Congo War, which claimed millions of lives. UN officials, including Huang Xia and Bintou Keita, emphasize the urgency of the situation, noting that the M23's intentions and support remain unclear, heightening the risk of a catastrophic outbreak of violence across the DRC's borders with Rwanda and Burundi.
The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after taking two key cities, raising fears of regional conflict.
The risk of a regional conflagration is more real than ever, adding that such a conflict would have catastrophic consequences for the region.
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