Over 100,000 flee Goma camp as M23 group takes control of city

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Over 100,000 people have fled the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the M23 group took control of the city. The camp, once crowded, now appears empty as residents leave behind makeshift huts. Displaced individuals expressed mixed feelings about returning home. Many faced uncertainty, with destroyed homes and lost family members. Some felt relief, while others worried about hunger and lack of shelter. The M23 group financed the transport for those leaving the camp. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in a region plagued by conflict and instability for decades.


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