Reports from Goma, in eastern Congo, paint a grim picture of the current situation as rebels have taken control of the strategic city. The violence has left bodies on the streets, hospitals overwhelmed, and essential services disrupted. The rebels' offensive has triggered a mass exodus of civilians, with more than 2 million residents, including 1 million already displaced, facing dire humanitarian consequences.
The situation in Goma is chaotic and dangerous, with reports of looting, sexual violence, and rape by the fighters. The rebel group responsible, M23, is just one of many armed factions operating in the region, contributing to one of Africa's longest-running conflicts. The ongoing violence has displaced millions of people and created a severe humanitarian crisis.
