Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?

A rebel militia known as M23, backed by Rwanda, has seized Goma, a key city in the Congo, displacing 500,000 civilians and raising fears of a broader war. M23, founded in 2012, aims to protect Tutsis and Kinyarwanda speakers in eastern Congo and has a history of conflict with the Congolese government. Led by Sultani Makenga, M23 controls significant territory and has caused a humanitarian crisis in Goma, with violence, lack of basic services, and a high risk of genocide.

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