Violence escalates in eastern Congo as rebels seize Goma, displacing thousands

Violence in eastern Congo has intensified as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized the city of Goma, displacing thousands of families. The conflict has escalated, with around 3,000 people reported dead since late January. Displacement camps around Goma have come under attack, forcing many to flee again. The United Nations reports that the humanitarian situation is worsening, with 4.6 million people already displaced by years of conflict. Despite the rebels claiming control and promising safety, reports of violence and human rights abuses continue. Many displaced families, like Zawadi Sifa's, face dire conditions and uncertainty about their future.