Congolese rebels allied with Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, causing mass panic and displacement. Thousands fled the fighting, while the airport was closed, hindering evacuation and humanitarian aid efforts. The UN reported the deaths of several peacekeepers, while Rwanda blamed the Congolese government for the crisis.
People displaced by the fighting with M23 rebels make their way to the centre of Goma , Democratic Republic of the Congo , Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
Keita said M23 fighters were advancing “in a context of permanent movement of populations fleeing for their lives or used as human shields.” In the last 48 hours, two UN peacekeepers from South Africa and one from Uruguay were killed and 11 peacekeepers were injured and hospitalized, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman said Sunday ahead of the emergency meeting of the Security Council.
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told The Associated Press on Sunday that the decision to cut ties was a unilateral move by Congo “that was even published on social media before being sent to our embassy.” “I am crossing to the other side to see if we will have a place of refuge because for the moment, security in the city is not guaranteed,” Muahadi Amani, a resident of Goma, told AP.
M23 Rwanda Congo Goma Humanitarian Crisis UN Peacekeepers
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Congo Provincial Governor Dies Amid M23 Rebel Advance on GomaMaj. Gen Peter Cirimwami, governor of North Kivu province, succumbed to injuries sustained in the ongoing fighting against advancing M23 rebels. The rebels' proximity to Goma, a city of two million, has triggered panic and displacement, adding to the already dire humanitarian situation in eastern Congo.
Read more »
M23 Rebels Advance Towards Goma, Fueling Panic in Eastern CongoM23 rebels are making significant strides towards Goma, a major city in eastern Congo, prompting widespread panic and displacement. The rebels are battling the Congolese army, with reports of bomb blasts and hundreds of wounded civilians seeking treatment in Goma. The situation is raising international concerns, with accusations of Rwandan support for the M23 and the potential for a wider conflict.
Read more »
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Triggering Panic and Mass Displacement in Eastern CongoM23 rebels continue their relentless advance towards Goma, a major city in eastern Congo. The fighting has intensified, causing panic and mass displacement as thousands flee their homes. The situation is compounded by accusations of Rwandan support for the M23 rebels, raising concerns about regional instability.
Read more »
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Sparking Panic and Displacement in Eastern CongoM23 rebels continue their advance towards Goma in eastern Congo, triggering widespread panic and displacement. The Congolese army battles the rebels, with heavy casualties reported in both sides. The UN estimates up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are in Congo, fueling accusations of Rwandan backing for M23, though Rwanda denies these claims.
Read more »
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Raising Fears of Wider WarM23 rebels continue their push towards Goma, the main city in eastern Congo, seizing the town of Sake and causing panic among residents. The UN condemns the offensive and warns of a broader regional war. Congolese authorities accuse Rwanda of backing the rebels, a claim Rwanda denies.
Read more »
M23 rebels advance towards Goma, U.N. warns of 'trapped' situationCongolese rebels backed by Rwanda advanced towards Goma, the capital of eastern DRC, forcing thousands to flee and prompting a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting. M23 fighters have taken control of Munigi, 9 kilometers from Goma, and the airport is no longer operational. The U.N. says it is temporarily relocating nonessential personnel from Goma due to the security crisis. The situation has escalated with reports of at least 13 peacekeeper deaths, including two from South Africa and one from Uruguay.
Read more »