DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president vows a “vigorous” military response against Rwandan-backed M23 fighters who have captured most of Goma in the mineral-rich east, escalating a long-standing conflict. Regional blocs including the East African Community are calling for peaceful resolution, while South Africa faces casualties in the UN peacekeeping force. President Kagame of Rwanda denies a peacemaking role, as the Southern African Development Community plans a summit to address the crisis.

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