Nine UN peacekeepers injured as M23 rebels advance on Goma in eastern Congo

Nine UN peacekeepers were injured in eastern Congo during clashes with the M23 armed group, which is advancing towards Goma. The fighting occurred in Sake, a town recently captured by M23, located 27 kilometers from Goma. M23 has gained significant territory in recent weeks, encircling Goma, a city of about 2 million people. The group previously seized Goma in 2012 and has been a major player in the ongoing conflict in the region. The conflict has displaced over 400,000 people this year, worsening conditions in overcrowded displacement centers and increasing cholera cases. The situation remains tense as M23 continues its offensive.