M23 rebels capture Goma in eastern Congo halting humanitarian aid efforts

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have captured Goma, a key city in eastern Congo, and are rapidly advancing. The UN reports that this has halted humanitarian operations, affecting millions of displaced people in the region. The UN has documented 700 deaths and 2,800 injuries in Goma and surrounding areas since the escalation began. Concerns have been raised about executions and rapes committed by the rebels. The Congolese military has weakened, losing personnel and facing rebel advances toward South Kivu's capital, Bukavu. Humanitarian access has been severely restricted, leaving communities without essential support.