M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 () Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured large parts of Goma, including its airport, intensifying the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The battle left many dead and displaced, with international calls for a ceasefire. Rwanda denies backing M23, while accusations from the UN suggest up to 4,000 Rwandan forces are involved. Pope Francis has urged for peace, and analysts warn that securing a rebel withdrawal may prove more difficult than in previous clashes.
In a shocking turn of events, protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have set the U.S. Embassy on fire, as armed men were seen on the roof of the building, engulfed in flames. Protesters were heard chanting "Death to imperialists" as they violently stormed the embassy, triggering widespread...
Now living amongst the destruction caused by days of fighting between the Congolese army and the Rwanda-backed M23 group, residents of the eastern DR Congo city of Goma are plagued by fear and..
Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published
Amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi urged young people to enlist against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have seized key areas,... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 ()
![Residents of DR Congo's Goma live in fear after days of fighting [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250131/1400372698-Residents-of-DR-Congo-Goma-live-in.jpg)
![Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250130/1400334344-Bodies-recovered-in-Goma-as-M23-rebels-take.jpg)
![DR Congo foreign minister calls on UN for action as rebels take over Goma [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250129/1400196480-DR-Congo-foreign-minister-calls-on-UN-for.jpg)
