Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Tighten Grip on Goma, Escalating Congo Crisis

The capture of Goma by M23 rebels deepens a humanitarian emergency in eastern Congo and raises international concerns over Rwanda’s role in the conflict.

• M23 rebels, supported by Rwandan forces, have seized most of Goma, a strategic city in eastern Congo, displacing thousands and leaving over 100 dead.
• The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed a vigorous military response, criticizing the international community’s inaction on the crisis.
• Rwanda denies direct military involvement, claiming its interests lie in combating armed groups linked to the 1994 genocide, though U.N. experts report thousands of Rwandan troops in Congo.
• The M23 group, accused of exploiting Congo’s mineral wealth, has pledged to restore order in Goma, reopen schools, and establish humanitarian corridors for displaced residents.
• The crisis has prompted regional and global calls for peace, with neighboring nations and international organizations urging dialogue and an end to hostilities.

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