In eastern Congo, the city of Goma is gripped by panic as M23 rebels continue their advance, engaging in fierce battles with the Congolese army. The sound of bombs echoes in the outskirts, and the main hospital is inundated with hundreds of wounded civilians from nearby areas.
M23, one of many armed groups in the region, has been steadily closing in on Goma, a city of around 2 million people and a vital hub for security and humanitarian operations. The conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, near the Rwandan border, has led to a humanitarian crisis displacing over 7 million people.
