M23 rebels advance on Goma displacing over 178,000 in eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group is advancing toward Goma, eastern Congo's largest city, displacing over 178,000 people in the last two weeks, according to the United Nations. The rebels have captured the town of Minova, a key supply route. The fighting has intensified, with reports of M23 taking additional towns in South Kivu and North Kivu provinces. Displaced individuals are fleeing to camps around Goma, with many leaving due to the approaching conflict. Congo, the U.S., and U.N. experts accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23, which Rwanda denies. The ongoing violence is part of a long-standing conflict in the mineral-rich region, contributing to one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.