Goma fighting leaves hospitals overwhelmed and sparks protests in DR Congo

Fighting in Goma, DR Congo, has resulted in at least 17 deaths and nearly 400 injuries, overwhelming local hospitals. The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis as M23 rebels continue their offensive, leading to looting of aid supplies. Protests erupted in Kinshasa, with demonstrators targeting foreign embassies in response to the violence. South Africa reported additional casualties among its peacekeepers, raising their total to 13. The Congolese government is seeking diplomatic solutions and plans to address the nation. Goma has been without electricity and water since Friday. The Congolese government has called for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss sanctions against Rwanda, accused of supporting the M23 rebels.