Chaos in Goma: M23 Rebels Declare ‘Liberation’ Amid UN Appeals and Massive Prison Break
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Chaos ensued in the eastern city of Goma after M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwandan forces, stormed the area and declared its liberation. This dramatic escalation occurred shortly after the armed group breached the city’s defenses, simultaneously leading to a large-scale prison breakout. Reports from locals and officials suggest that the streets are now in turmoil, with looting rampant and prisoners escaping the now-destroyed jail facility. The Congo’s North …