Conflict Intensifies in DR Congo, as M23 Rebels Take Over Key City
The Battle for Goma and M23’s Revival
The M23 rebels in Congo have taken over Goma, saying the government broke peace agreements. As a result, hospitals are overcrowded, corpses lie abandoned in the streets, and thousands of people have been driven from their homes. The violence and suffering are getting worse. The United Nations is urgently asking for help to deal with the crisis. Immediate action is needed to stop more damage. Aid is necessary to help the people who are affected.
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Rwanda-DRC Relations: Historical Overview and Current Challenges
The Rwanda-Congo conflict has persisted for years, with Rwanda accused of supporting M23 rebels since 2012. Rwanda denies these claims, saying its actions are for security reasons. Rwanda claims its military actions target the FDLR militia responsible for the 1994 genocide, but regional tensions persist.
In fact, there was a crisis that began post-genocide when fighters from the group of Hutu fled to DRC, causing continued instability. Rwanda claims this is in terms of protecting borders from security threats. However, even to this date, the region remains volatile.
Rwanda also expresses concern over protecting the Banyamulenge, a Tutsi community in eastern DRC
