Democratic Republic of Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma

Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face increasing danger as the M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda Defence Force, advances towards Goma, leading to catastrophic humanitarian consequences with 400,000 people displaced in the past three weeks. The conflict has resulted in civilian casualties, with reports of forced labor, recruitment, and abuses by the M23 and Rwandan military, prompting calls for all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and facilitate aid delivery. The situation is exacerbated by the presence of abusive militias and escalating violence, highlighting the urgent need for intervention to prevent further harm to vulnerable populations in the region.

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