Protests erupt in Congo as embassies attacked following rebel advance in Goma

Fighting has escalated in Goma, Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, entered the city. Protests erupted in the capital, leading to attacks on foreign embassies and a UN compound, fueled by anger over perceived foreign interference. The situation in Goma is dire, with reports of gunfire, dead bodies in the streets, and overwhelmed hospitals. Residents have fled the city, and humanitarian officials have raised concerns about looting and violence affecting health facilities. In Kinshasa, protests against Rwanda and its allies intensified, with demonstrators targeting multiple embassies. The UN warns that the conflict could escalate into a regional war, reminiscent of past conflicts that caused millions of deaths.