Thu Jan 30 10:46:24 UTC 2025: ## Hospitals Overflowing as M23 Battles Intensify in Goma, Rwanda’s Role Questioned
**Goma, DR Congo** – Hospitals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are overwhelmed with casualties as fighting between the M23 rebel group and government forces intensifies around Goma, a major city in North Kivu province. The escalating conflict has left medical facilities struggling to provide adequate care for the wounded and displaced. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but reports suggest a significant surge in patients requiring urgent medical attention.
While the M23’s renewed offensive is the immediate cause of the crisis, questions remain regarding the involvement of neighboring Rwanda. Accusations of Rwandan support for the M23, though consistently denied by Kigali, persist amidst the ongoing conflict. The precise nature and extent of any Rwandan involvement remain a subject of ongoing investigation and international concern. The situation underscores the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in eastern DRC, with hospitals on the front lines desperately needing additional resources and support.
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