Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city

叛军越来越接近取代刚果博士的关键

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2025-01-29

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M23 fighters are getting closer to taking Goma after reports that they captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Also on the programme: We hear from the UN's children's agency about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza as hundreds and thousands of Palestinians return to the North ; and we speak to the Bishop who asked President Trump to show mercy. (Photo: Residents look at the remains of their damaged houses as a result of an attack by M23 rebels near Sake, Democratic Republic of Congo on 28 January 2025.Credit: STR/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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  • The situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo looks very serious for the government tonight.

  • The rebel M23 militia, backed by Rwanda, has been assaulting the city of Goma for days.

  • Sources say the local hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties.

  • The AFP news agency there puts the figure at around 100 people dead, but a thousand injured based on contacts they've had with medics.

  • There are many gunshot wounds.

  • Apparently most civilians are hiding in their homes without power or water as clashes have continued in the streets.

  • Then late this afternoon, reports Thursday that government troops had lost control of the airport and that it's now in the hands of M23 fighters.

  • The African Union has condemned the violence.

  • In a statement on social media, a spokesman demanded the M23 put down their arms and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the drc.