Escalating violence in eastern Congo displaces thousands as rebels capture Goma

In eastern Congo, violence has escalated as M23 rebels seized the city of Goma, displacing thousands. Families like Zawadi Sifa's have fled multiple times, seeking safety in various camps as fighting continues. The conflict has intensified since late January, resulting in around 3,000 deaths and displacing 4.6 million people. Goma, already a hub for displaced individuals, is now facing a worsening humanitarian crisis. Aid workers express concern for those returning to unsafe areas lacking basic services. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the violence and emphasized the need for mediation to resolve the conflict.