M23 Rebels Seize Goma as Violence Escalates in Eastern Congo

The conflict, fueled by control over mineral-rich land, has led to thousands of deaths and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

• The M23, a Rwandan-backed rebel group, has captured the city of Goma, displacing thousands and causing widespread destruction.
• UN officials warn that the conflict could spread to neighboring countries if urgent international action is not taken.
• Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in recent fighting, with reports of severe human rights abuses, including sexual violence and forced recruitment.
• The rebels declared a ceasefire but continued their advance, taking more territory and pushing toward South Kivu province.
• The conflict is partially driven by the region's vast mineral wealth, critical to global technology, raising concerns about the global implications of the violence.

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