More than 7,000 people have lost their lives this year in the ongoing conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have made significant territorial gains. The situation was described as alarming by Congo's prime minister, who highlighted the escalating security and humanitarian crisis in the region.
The rebels have recently seized key cities like Goma and Bukavu, intensifying the conflict that involves various armed groups competing for control over the valuable mineral resources in the area. The European Union has taken a stand against Rwanda's involvement, emphasizing the importance of Congo's territorial integrity and suspending defense consultations with Rwanda.
