02:57
Heavy fighting erupts in eastern DRC’s Goma
Gunfire shook Goma overnight as fighting flared between M23 rebels and pro-government forces.
Mass burial in Goma as conflict toll rises
Reuters
In the aftermath of intense fighting in eastern Congo, Red Cross workers and health officials have begun mass burials to ease pressure on overwhelmed morgues. At least 773 people have been killed since M23 rebels seized control of Goma, with thousands more wounded and displaced.
As the death toll from the ongoing clashes between M23 rebels and the Congolese army continues to mount, burial teams in Goma have been working tirelessly through Monday, carefully lowering body bags into freshly dug graves. The operation, part of efforts to manage the growing crisis, comes amid escalating challenges in the region.
Authorities are grappling with the rising number of casualties, with at least 773 confirmed dead and 2,800 wounded, according to the Congolese Health Ministry. Nearly half a million people have been displaced, adding to the immense pressure on local infrastructure and resources.
The International Red Cross and World Health Organization are coordinating relief efforts to ensure dignified burials, while also addressing the looming health risk posed by decomposing bodies. With morgues in Goma at capacity and power outages disrupting refrigeration, the situation is becoming increasingly dire. Scarcity of burial land is further exacerbating the crisis.
Relief organizations continue to sound alarms about the true scale of casualties, as bodies are still being recovered from the ongoing violence. In the face of these challenges, the Congolese government has reiterated its calls for international sanctions against Rwanda, accusing it of supporting the M23 rebels. Rwanda has denied these allegations, fueling further tensions in the region.
As the situation unfolds, humanitarian groups are working to mitigate the risk of disease and ensure those affected receive the care they urgently need.
14:49
Over 10 people executed in Goma, Congo says
Rwanda and its M23 auxiliaries executed more than 10 people in Goma, DRC, as the group’s violent actions escalate. The M23 rebels, controlling Goma since January, have instilled fear with crimes while the UN condemns Rwanda’s alleged support for the group.
04:12
Rebel leader vows to stay in Goma, advance towards Kinshasa
Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC) rebel coalition, has vowed to maintain control of Goma and continue their march towards the capital, Kinshasa, after capturing the strategic eastern city on January 30.
09:44
US urges immediate action as Rwanda-backed rebels seize Goma
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Rwanda’s president that Washington is deeply troubled by the fall of Goma to Rwandan-backed rebels. As fighting escalates, the US is urging the UN Security Council to take action to halt the offensive in eastern Congo.
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