A rebel alliance, including the Rwanda-backed M23, has declared a humanitarian ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo after capturing the city of Goma. The ceasefire comes amid international condemnation of the offensive and growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis. The alliance accuses the Congolese military of aerial bombings, while Rwanda's president denies knowledge of Rwandan troops' involvement.
The alliance of rebel groups who captured a major city in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire. The group - which includes the Rwanda -backed M23 rebels - announced on Monday that the ceasefire would come into effect on Tuesday.It comes just under a week after the rebels completed their three-day capture of Goma - the regional capital of eastern DRC - following battles with Congo lese forces.
The fighting in Goma forced hundreds of thousands of people who had been displaced by years of conflict to flee again - with many going to Rwanda.Since the start of 2025, more than 400,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to the UN's refugee agency. Rwandan President Paul Kagame said he did not know if his country's troops were in the DR Congo."There are many things I don't know.
CONGO REBELS CEASEFIRE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS RWANDA M23
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