UNICEF reports armed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo

UNICEF reports that armed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo amid escalating violence. The agency noted a significant rise in sexual violence, with 572 reported cases between January 27 and February 2, including 170 involving children. The M23 rebels have gained control, capturing Goma, the region's largest city. A UN commission has been established to investigate atrocities committed by both the Congolese army and the rebels since the start of the year. In response to the crisis, Congolese authorities are working with aid groups to deliver medical supplies and vaccines to Goma through a humanitarian corridor. The city is now fully under rebel control, complicating the situation further.