U.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern Congo

At least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers have been killed in fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, prompting an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council. The rebels, backed by Rwanda, have encircled the city of Goma, leading to clashes with Congolese troops, U.N. forces, and soldiers from the Southern African Development Community Mission. Several peacekeepers from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi have been killed, with efforts being made to improve the security of troops operating in the region.

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