Major General Peter Cirimwami, military governor of North Kivu, died from injuries sustained on the front lines as M23 rebels encircle Goma. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 7 million displaced individuals and heightened fears of a broader regional war, with panic rising in Goma as rebels capture nearby towns. The situation has drawn international attention, with governments warning citizens to evacuate the area. M23's advances have raised humanitarian alarms and allegations of Rwandan support for the rebel group.