Tragedy struck two camps for displaced people in eastern Congo's North Kivu province on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, including children. The United Nations, local officials, and an aid group confirmed the devastating attacks. The U.N. condemned the bombings as a severe violation of human rights and international humanitarian law, potentially constituting a war crime.
The assaults targeted Lac Vert and Mugunga camps near Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu. The Congolese army spokesperson attributed the attacks to the rebel group M23, allegedly linked to Rwanda. However, the M23 rebels denied involvement and instead accused Congolese forces.
