DR Congo Escalates Tensions as M23 Rebels Advance on Goma

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:51:46 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
DR Congo Escalates Tensions as M23 Rebels Advance on Goma

Escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels close in on Goma, prompting UN and global responses.


The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has intensified as M23 rebel forces move closer to the strategic city of Goma, following the deaths of 13 peacekeepers. UN Secretary General António Guterres urgently called for Rwanda to withdraw its forces and for the M23 to halt its advance. These developments coincide with accusations from DR Congo’s foreign minister that Rwanda is effectively at war with the nation, having sent troops to support the rebels.

Amidst fierce fighting, M23 has gained control of extensive areas in eastern DR Congo, displacing over 400,000 individuals since the start of 2025. The UN has reported alarming human rights abuses, and countries like the UK, France, and Germany are advising their citizens to leave Goma. The M23 has encouraged Congolese troops to surrender, while the government's response has included severing diplomatic ties with Rwanda and blaming it for the rebellion. Goma remains crucial due to its mineral wealth and strategic location, making it a critical battleground as the conflict escalates further.

As UN efforts continue, the local population faces dire humanitarian conditions amid ongoing violence, with calls for peace growing louder. The situation remains tense as all sides brace for the potential fallout of further escalations in the region.

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