Fear and gunshots have gripped Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, after rebels backed by Rwanda claimed to have taken over the city. The M23 rebel group, which has been fighting the Congolese government for years, said it had seized control, disrupting access and communication. The UN has condemned the takeover and called for a ceasefire. The Congolese government has vowed to recapture the city.
Fear and gunshots erupted in the eastern Congo lese city of Goma on Tuesday after rebels backed by Rwanda claimed to have seized control. The M23 rebel group, which has been fighting the Congo lese government for years, said it had taken over the city, the largest in the region. Access to Goma has been severely disrupted, with many residents fleeing and communication lines cut. The United Nations has condemned the takeover and called for a ceasefire.
The Congolese government has pledged to recapture the city, and fighting is reported to be ongoing.This latest development in the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has raised fears of a wider regional crisis. Rwanda has repeatedly denied supporting the M23 rebels, but the Congolese government and international observers accuse it of providing military and logistical aid. The conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and created a humanitarian crisis in the region. The international community is calling for an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The African Union and the United Nations are working to mediate talks between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels. However, the situation remains volatile and the future of Goma remains uncertain.
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