Over 100 women killed in Goma prison attack during jailbreak

In Goma, Congo, over 100 female inmates were raped and burned alive during a jailbreak. This occurred after M23 rebels attacked the Munzenze prison, freeing thousands of male prisoners who then assaulted the women. The United Nations reported that between 165 and 167 women, along with 28 children, died in the incident. The prison was set on fire amid chaos, with video footage showing smoke rising and prisoners fleeing. The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma after a rapid advance through eastern Congo. The UN peacekeeping force confirmed the scale of the prison breakout, with around 4,000 prisoners escaping.