Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels, M23, captured Goma in eastern Congo, holding a stadium rally to reassure residents and promising safety under their rule despite international pressure. The rebels continued advancing in the region, causing disruptions in medical services and escalating tensions in South Kivu province. The UN secretary-general urged them to lay down arms and seek mediation, emphasizing the need for peace in the conflict-ridden region.

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