M23 fighters backed by Rwanda seize Goma airport as protests erupt in Kinshasa

An armed group supported by Rwandan troops has taken control of Goma airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows intense fighting that began when the M23 group entered the city, leading to significant casualties and chaos. Protests erupted in Kinshasa, where demonstrators attacked several foreign embassies, expressing frustration over perceived international inaction. Seventeen people have died, and over 360 have been injured in the recent violence. The African Union has called for the M23 to cease hostilities. The Congolese government criticized the United Nations for its lack of decisive action and accused Rwanda of seeking to exploit local resources, which Rwanda denies.