Residents of Goma, a city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, are living in fear as gunshots echo through the streets. Rebel forces from the AFC/M23 coalition have claimed control of the city, leading to ongoing clashes with government troops. The violence has resulted in several deaths, including foreign peacekeepers, and hundreds of injuries.
Hospitals in Goma are overwhelmed with the influx of wounded individuals, and aid agencies have reported heinous crimes committed against civilians. The United Nations has confirmed the presence of numerous dead bodies on the streets, with reports of civilians being subjected to rape by the fighters.
