Clashes in Goma, Congo: 25 Dead in Conflict Between M23 Rebels and Government Forces

goma, democratic republic of the congo - Recent clashes in Goma, Congo resulted in 25 casualties and 375 injuries according to civil society organizations.

Violent Clashes in Goma, Congo

In the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, clashes between the M23 rebel group and government forces have led to a tragic loss of lives. Civil society organizations reported 25 fatalities and 375 injuries. The control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province, was seized by the rebel group M23 supported by Rwanda. The United Nations and other NGOs revealed that hospitals in Goma are overwhelmed with hundreds of wounded individuals and the streets are filled with lifeless bodies. M23, established in 2012 as a branch of another rebel group, claims to protect the Tutsi population who have long suffered from persecution and discrimination.