DRC Cuts Ties with Rwanda as M23 Rebels Threaten Goma

"The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda amid escalating violence in its eastern regions. The M23 rebel group is advancing on Goma, a city of 2 million people, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

M23, a predominantly Tutsi group that emerged in 2012, has made significant territorial gains near the Rwandan border. The DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting the rebels, an allegation Rwanda denies.
The fighting has intensified in recent weeks, with M23 capturing strategic towns around Goma. At least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers have died in clashes. Congolese forces, supported by UN peacekeepers and regional troops, are struggling to repel the rebel advance.....DRC government announced its decision to cut ties with Rwanda. This move underscores the severity of the crisis and the DRC’s conviction of Rwanda’s involvement. The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the situation." RioTimes