UN chief calls for Rwanda to withdraw troops supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Rwanda to withdraw its troops supporting M23 rebels advancing towards Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This call comes amid escalating violence and heavy fighting in the region. Thousands of civilians have fled Goma as M23 rebels continue their offensive, contradicting earlier claims that the rebels had been pushed back. Reports indicate that several hundred thousand people have been displaced since the latest fighting began on January 23. At least 13 soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Uruguay have been killed in the conflict, including UN peacekeepers. The situation has raised concerns about the humanitarian crisis affecting the region.