Over 900 people have died in the past two weeks due to intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization reported on Monday that approximately 2,880 injured people have been admitted to Goma health facilities since January 26. Last week, Rwandan-backed M23 fighters seized Goma’s airport and swept through the city, the capital of North Kivu province, forcing tens of thousands to flee. The rebels have escalated attacks in eastern DRC, claiming control of Goma, establishing checkpoints, and…
DR Congo Conflict: Death Toll Surpasses 900
