Residents in Goma face uncertainty as Rwanda-backed rebels claim city takeover

Residents of Goma, eastern Congo, are in fear after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the city. Gunfire was reported overnight, and military personnel were seen marching through the streets. The Congolese government has not confirmed the takeover, while the U.N. Security Council condemned the M23's actions. The rebels had given a deadline for Congolese forces to surrender, escalating tensions in the region. Many residents are fleeing Goma due to the violence, with reports of bombings near the border. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo has faced increased casualties amid the ongoing conflict.