Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance

Reuters

Thousands flee as M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC, seizing more territory than ever before. The rebel group aims to generate mining revenue to fund their campaign. The M23 insurgency, led by ethnic Tutsis, accuses the government of not fulfilling peace agreements. Over 8,000 fighters, with 5,500 recruited since September, are part of the group.

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