Goma, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen to M23 rebels, prompting thousands to flee and protests to erupt in the capital, Kinshasa. The situation has escalated into a major regional crisis with international calls for peace.
Thousands of people have fled fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma . The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Security forces are struggling to contain the rebels, who have been advancing rapidly in recent weeks. This latest development has raised fears of a wider regional crisis.
Protests against the Congolese government have erupted in the capital, Kinshasa, as security forces attempt to quell the rebellion in the east. Demonstrators accuse the government of failing to protect citizens from the escalating violence and of being complicit in the rebel advance. The government has condemned the rebel takeover of Goma and pledged to fight back. Meanwhile, the United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and urged all parties to engage in peace talks. The UN mission in Congo, known as MONUSCO, has been struggling to maintain peace and security in the country for years. The current crisis threatens to further destabilize the region, which is already facing a number of humanitarian challenges
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