Two South African peacekeepers killed in eastern Congo fighting M23 rebels

Two South African U.N. peacekeepers were killed in fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo on Friday. A Uruguayan peacekeeper was also reported killed on Saturday. The M23 group has gained ground, encircling the city of Goma. The U.N. plans to temporarily relocate nonessential staff from Goma while essential personnel continue critical operations. M23 recently took control of the town of Sake, just 27 kilometers from Goma, which is a key area for humanitarian efforts. South Africa's defense department confirmed the deaths and reported seven additional soldiers killed in clashes. The ongoing conflict involves numerous armed groups, with accusations of Rwandan support for M23, which Rwanda denies.