Protesters attack embassies in DR Congo as M23 rebels advance in Goma

Protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, including those of France and Belgium, demanding action against M23 rebels advancing in eastern DR Congo. Police used teargas to disperse the crowd, which reportedly looted and set fires. The M23 rebels have captured parts of Goma, a key city, escalating the ongoing conflict. Residents reported gunfire and explosions, with humanitarian conditions worsening as aid access is blocked. Three South African peacekeepers were killed during the fighting, raising the total to 17 foreign soldiers lost. The UN described the humanitarian situation in Goma as extremely concerning, with hundreds of thousands fleeing violence.