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Thousands of people are running away from home after the rebels enter the city.
The fighters of the rebel organization M23 on Monday claimed to have captured the African Republic of Congo, the largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight between the army and the rebels continued here. These rebels have the support of neighboring country Rwanda.
Thousands of people left the city after the fight. There was an atmosphere of chaos in Goma city with a population of about 20 lakhs and firing of rebels.
According to the news agency AP, many people were standing on the streets and welcoming the rebels. On the other hand, thousands of people have moved to the border of Rwanda with their children and other belongings.
The Congo government has confessed to entering the rebels in the city, but has denied the possession of the city.
After the rebels entered the city, the people of Congo demonstrated against Rwanda.
Army has been deployed in many areas of the city.
Also captured in 2012
The rebellious faction M23 is one of the over 100 rebel groups operating in the Congo. Goma was also temporarily captured by these rebels in 2012. Later, due to international pressure, later retreated. However, from the end of 2021, this faction started spreading his feet here once again.
The Congo government and the UN have accused Rwanda of supporting the rebels. However, Rwanda has dismissed these allegations.
Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry accused Congo of failing to interact with M23. The ministry said that-
This failure has prolonged the fight, which is a serious threat to Rwanda’s safety and regional integrity.
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