Rwanda-Backed M23 Tightens Grip on Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo
At the Gisenyi border point of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a scene rife with tension unfolds as rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23) assert their dominance. Supported by Rwanda, the M23 rebels are tightening their hold on Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC, marking a severe setback for the Congolese army and escalating a conflict that has, over the years, cost countless lives and displaced millions.
The M23, infamous for their strategic maneuvers, made their entrance into Goma on a rather somber…