Congo cuts diplomatic ties with Rwanda over M23 rebel support as violence escalates

Congo has cut diplomatic ties with Rwanda and South Africa, accusing Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels amid escalating violence. The conflict has intensified, with M23 gaining more territory and the UN warning of a potential regional war. Congo's military reported nine peacekeeper deaths and ongoing fighting near Goma, where heavy bombardment was heard. The Congolese army claims to have pushed back M23 fighters, but the situation remains tense. The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the crisis, and non-essential UN staff are being relocated from Goma due to security concerns. The humanitarian situation is worsening, with 400,000 people displaced this year.