The city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo faces a humanitarian crisis as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, claim control after government forces collapsed. Artillery fire rang out while residents fled, shelters filled, and power outages left many in darkness. The area has faced conflict for decades, particularly since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The M23 militia, which has a history of violence against various ethnic groups, has ignited fear among Goma's one million residents, amplifying concerns about safety and basic living conditions amid a failing security situation.
Goma residents are living in fear, struggling without power, and facing the threat of advancing M23 rebels amid ongoing conflict in the region.
After the power cuts, many fear that the darkness may allow rebels to come undetected, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
The M23 group's resurgence in eastern Congo is linked to decades of conflict and historical ethnic tensions rooted in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide.
The chaotic situation in Goma underscores the instability in eastern Congo, a region rich in resources yet plagued by violence and displacement.
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