The ongoing conflict with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has claimed at least 13 lives among peacekeepers and foreign soldiers, intensifying fears for the safety of Goma's 2 million residents. The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting as Congo's army, supported by U.N. troops, repelled M23's advance. Accusations of Rwandan support for M23, a rebel group comprised of ethnic Tutsis, complicate the situation. Advocates warn that this geopolitical struggle is threatening civilian lives amidst the turbulence of international politics and troop deployments.
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, highlighting the worsening security situation around Goma.
The U.N. Security Council accelerated an emergency meeting in response to escalating violence, underlining the urgent need for international attention and intervention.
Kate Hixon noted, 'The Rwandan-backed M23 is clearly exploiting the presidential transition in the U.S. to advance on Goma, putting thousands more civilians at risk.'
U.N. experts have estimated that there are up to 4,000 Rwandan forces in Congo, raising serious concerns about regional security and military involvement.
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