M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Control Near Goma, DRC's Eastern Capital

Fri Jul 11 2025 09:11:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Control Near Goma, DRC's Eastern Capital

The M23 rebel group, allegedly supported by Rwanda, intensifies its hold on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as they capture vital towns close to Goma, raising alarms over the region's stability.


As M23 rebels advance towards Goma, the provincial capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fears of a larger conflict, reminiscent of past skirmishes, loom over the region. International actors are called to respond amid allegations of Rwandan support for the rebel group.

The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has rapidly escalated as the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, closes in on the crucial city of Goma. Recent developments saw the capture of Saké, the last significant military position of the Congolese forces before the provincial capital, which is home to over 2 million residents.

The resurgence of the M23, which previously held Goma for two weeks in 2012 before withdrawing under international pressure, marks a significant turn in a conflict that has deeply intertwined the Central African nation with its neighbor, Rwanda. Despite denials from Rwanda about providing support, both the United States and the United Nations have accused the nation of funding and directing the rebel group.

The Congolese army has faced increasing difficulties since the M23 renewed its activities in late 2021, leading to a series of significant defeats. Efforts for peace negotiations, led by Angola, seem to be stalling, adding to the complexity of the already volatile situation. Furthermore, the United Nations' peacekeeping mission has also come under scrutiny, having recently renewed its mandate for just one year, which raises questions about its efficacy in stabilizing the region.

The tense atmosphere has led to a wave of displacement as communities flee in anticipation of further violence, amplifying the humanitarian crisis. Observers note the urgent need for international intervention to address the escalating conflict, which threatens to engulf a larger area of Eastern Congo, reminiscent of previous turmoil that has plagued the region for decades.

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