Escalating conflict in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Goma

Escalating conflict in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Goma

Conflict in Congo: M23 rebels, aided by Rwanda, displace a million people. Foreign forces, injured civilians, and UN criticism. The conflict, which began in the 1990s, has escalated in recent weeks as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital of Goma, killing dozens and injuring many more. Congo’s minerals, particularly coltan, have made the region a lucrative target for armed groups and foreign forces.

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