The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified throughout 2024. Rwandan forces and the M23 rebel group have shelled displacement camps near Goma. Congolese armed forces and allied militias have also committed abuses against civilians in the area. Human Rights Watch has documented numerous attacks on densely populated areas around Goma. […]
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