Clashes near Goma prompt evacuation warnings from US, UK and France

Clashes between the DR Congo army and M23 fighters occurred near Goma, prompting the US, UK, and France to advise their citizens to leave the city. The situation has worsened since peace talks failed, with M23 gaining territory. The UN reported over 400,000 people displaced this year due to the conflict in North Kivu province. Heavy bombardments have forced families to flee to Goma, where many are living in unsafe conditions. The Congolese army is responding with airstrikes and reinforcements. The military governor of North Kivu was killed in the fighting, and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis have not succeeded.