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Escalating Conflict in DR Congo: Regional Tensions High as M23 Rebels Advance

Rwanda's Foreign Minister accuses Kigali of illegally occupying the DRC, amidst heightened tensions and humanitarian crises as M23 captures Goma.

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Recent developments in the eastern DR Congo conflict reveal escalating tensions as Rwandan officials accuse South Africa of confrontation while denying involvement in illegal activities. Rwanda is allegedly using M23 rebels to advance its strategic interests, including alleged acts of regime change. Amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with food and medical shortages impacting Goma's two million residents, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convenes a special meeting to address the crisis. Both countries remain on the brink of further military escalation, as analysts warn of a wider regional conflict involving multiple nations.

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