M23 rebels expand their control of goma in easy congo

Members of the M23 Rebel Group Gather at their position amid conflict between them and the armed forces of the democratic republic of the cango (Fardc), in Goma, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20225. Photo Credit: Reuters

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Captured Large Parts of Goma, The Biggest City in Eastern CONGO, Including Its Airport, The United Nations Said, As Rwanda’s predict on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) Re in the decades-long conflict amid mouncing International pressure.

Much of Goma was calm after a day during thusands of fleeing people Hunkered Down by Roadsides as Missiles Flew overhead, and Injured People Streamed to Overwhelmed Hopitals.

While Government Forces Still Control Pockets of Goma, Residents Who Spoke to The Associate Press By Phone on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) said that M23 Rebel Group was in Control of MUCH of the City.

The m23 rebels, who said that they captured the city on Monday (January 27, 2025) after a weekslong advance, are one of about 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in mineral-railway. The conflict escalated with the rebels’ Advance Into Goma, which left bodies on the streets and grove hundreds of thirds of alredy displaced people on

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After Clashing with Government Forces, The Rebels Took Control of the Airport, Un Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing on tuesday (January 28, 2025) Er in the city the proliferation of weapons . “

Rwandan President paul kagame said on x that he spoke with us secretary of state marco rubio on “the need to ensure a ceasefire and address the root causes of the confluence and for all.”

His Government Denies Supporting M23, Despite Reports from Un Experts Who Estimate There are up to 4,000 Rwandan Forces in CONGO. Rwanda has accused congo of enlisting hutu rebels and former Militiamen who IT Blames for the 1994 Genocide.

“The East African Community, Whose Members Include Both Rwanda and CONGO, Are Scheduled to Discuss The Conflict at a meeting on Wednsday (January 29, 2025). CONGOLESE President Félix TshiseKedi Won’T be Able to Participate in the Virtual Summit, ”a spokesperson said, without providing further details.

Pope francis called for the cessation of hostelies and the protection of civilians.

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“We Hope That All Forms of Violence Against People and Their Property will cease as soon as possible Eful means, “Francis said at his weekly general audience .

M23, made up primarily of ethnic tutsis, has told the AP That it plans to set up an administration in the city so people can continue living normal lives and displaced people can return home.

Analysts have warned that second a rebel withdrawal could be more different than in 2012 when M23 first captured goma but withdrew after days. Murithi Mukti Demands of Previous Peace Agreements.