M23 rebels seize control of Goma in eastern Congo after army deadline

M23 rebels have captured the eastern city of Goma in Congo after giving the Congolese army a 48-hour deadline to surrender. The takeover has caused panic among Goma's 2 million residents, with the airport closed and roads blocked. Congo's government has not yet responded to the situation. The M23 rebels have gained significant territory near the Rwandan border, escalating tensions after Congo severed ties with Rwanda, which denies supporting the rebels. The United Nations reported that violence has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 peacekeepers recently. The U.S. and France have called for a ceasefire and urged Rwanda to withdraw support for the M23.