Rebels seize Goma in eastern DRC, UN reports nearly 3000 deaths

Nearly 3,000 people have died in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, after rebels captured the city following intense fighting with the Congolese army. The UN reported that 2,000 bodies have been collected, with many more still unaccounted for. The rebel coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo, announced a ceasefire, but fighting continues in South Kivu province. The Congolese government dismissed the ceasefire as insincere, and tensions are rising as rebels advance toward Bukavu. Rebels are consolidating control in Goma and surrounding areas, with the Congolese government acknowledging their presence. The situation remains volatile, with all exit routes from Goma under rebel control and a growing humanitarian crisis affecting civilians.