South African Soldiers Killed in DR Congo Amid Escalating Conflict

Two South African soldiers have died and three more are injured following a mortar attack, as South Africa intensifies its military presence in the conflict-ridden eastern Congo.

Two South African National Defence Force soldiers were killed and three injured in a mortar strike near Goma, marking South Africa's first fatalities in its mission to bring peace to the region.
South Africa has deployed 2,900 soldiers to assist in stabilizing the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, facing criticism for potentially exposing forces to heightened risks.
The M23 rebel group, accused of receiving support from Rwanda, has intensified its offensive, capturing strategic locations and advancing towards Goma, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The Southern African Development Community's (SADC) new military intervention aims to bolster DRC's efforts against rebel groups, amid questions of effectiveness following previous mission failures.
Violence in eastern Congo has displaced over a million people since November, adding to one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with aid organizations struggling to provide support.