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What is happening in Congo?

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The Hindu

On January 27, 2025, the rebel group M23 announced they had captured much of the provincial capital of Goma.

Almost immediately, panic set in. Hundreds of thousands of residents scrambled to escape—some fled deeper into Congo, while others crossed into Rwanda.

By January 28, the situation worsened when M23 had taken control of Goma’s airport. Unable to hold their ground, the Congolese army and their allies laid down their weapons. And just two days later, by January 30, Goma was fully in the hands of the rebels.

What is happening in Congo? Why is it happening? Who are the M23 rebels? And what does this mean for the region?

Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

Script: Shikha Kumari

Editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan

Videography: Thamodharan B.