Family flees violence in eastern Congo as M23 rebels expand control

A family in eastern Congo continues to flee violence as M23 rebels expand their control, recently capturing Goma. The family has been displaced multiple times since 2012, facing worsening conditions and limited options for safety. The conflict has intensified, resulting in around 3,000 deaths since late January. Goma, already hosting 700,000 displaced people, is struggling with humanitarian needs as fighting forces many to seek shelter in churches and schools. Rebel leaders claim to restore order in Goma, but reports of violence and human rights abuses persist. The UN has called for an end to the fighting, emphasizing the need for mediation and peace in the region.