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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Justin Kabumba and Mark Banchereau

9 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city

Congo Fighting - (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Nine United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Congo sustained injuries during fighting with the M23 armed group, the U.N. said, as the rebels close in on Goma.

M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around 2 million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.

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