Atrocities reported in Goma prison after M23 seizure of city

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Atrocities continue to emerge in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the seizure of the city by the M23 armed group. Nearly 3,000 people have died in the conflict, with around 2,000 bodies yet to be buried. Goma's Munzenze prison was set on fire during the violence. Inmates were burned alive, and thousands escaped. Reports indicate that female prisoners were raped by male inmates amid the chaos.


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