Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo Claims Over 7,000 Lives Amid M23 Offensive
Conflict in eastern Congo has led to over 7,000 deaths this year as M23 rebels capture key territories, while humanitarian conditions worsen.
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Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year
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The conflict, which has raged despite calls for a ceasefire, has exacerbated the humanitarian situation in the region.
M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told
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The M23’s advance is the gravest escalation in more than a decade of the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.
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Analysts have called those pretexts for Rwanda’s involvement.
Congo Says Rebel Uprising in Its East Has Killed over 7,000 People This Year
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Summary
The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has resulted in more than 7,000 deaths this year, with recent advances by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The rebels captured significant cities, including Goma and Bukavu, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as 450,000 are now homeless from destroyed displacement camps. The M23 claims to protect Tutsis and has vowed to unseat the Congolese government, leading to fears of a broader regional conflict. Calls from Congo's prime minister for international sanctions highlight the alarming security situation and escalating human rights abuses in the area.
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