M23 Rebels Advance in Congo, Threaten Government Overthrow
The M23 militia, with alleged support from Rwanda, has captured Goma and is advancing toward Bukavu, escalating a conflict marked by violence and humanitarian crises.
- The M23 rebel group has taken control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, and announced plans to march to Kinshasa to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi's government.
- The United Nations reports over 700 deaths and 2,800 injuries in recent fighting, with hundreds of thousands displaced and reports of severe human rights abuses, including sexual violence.
- The M23, backed by Rwanda according to UN investigations, seeks control over resource-rich regions, exacerbating tensions in an area already plagued by decades of conflict.
- President Tshisekedi has called for national resistance, including the mobilization of civilians, while criticizing the international community's perceived inaction and Rwanda's alleged involvement.
- The humanitarian situation is dire, with disrupted access to food, water, and medical services in Goma, as international actors urge an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution.
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