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Goma Artist Uses Comics to Depict Life Under M23 Occupation

Edizon Musavuli, a Congolese visual artist, published his first comic, "Baraka and the Unpredictable Life of Goma," depicting the daily struggles of life in Goma under M23 occupation, highlighting the challenges faced by artists and the lack of government support.

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UN Peacekeepers' Sexual Exploitation in DRC: Victims' Stories and Systemic Failures

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, two women share stories of sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers, resulting in children who now face social stigma and the mothers facing severe hardships; the UN acknowledges the problem but struggles to effectively address it.

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ICRC Repatriates Hundreds of Congolese Personnel Amidst Eastern DRC Crisis

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) repatriated hundreds of unarmed Congolese soldiers and police from Goma to Kinshasa following negotiations between the Congolese government, the UN, and the M23 rebel group, amidst a wider humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC with over 100,000 displa...

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M23 Reopens Goma Bank, Challenging Kinshasa's Control

The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, reopened the CADECO bank in Goma on March 26th, installing new leadership to control finances in the occupied territories, amidst a severe economic crisis caused by the group's actions and the closure of other financial institutions.

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Congo's Eastern Cities Grapple with Post-Rebellion Insecurity

Insecurity grips Goma and Bukavu, eastern Congo, following the M23 rebel takeover, with approximately 10 daily murders reported in Bukavu, stemming from weapons left behind by fleeing Congolese forces and resulting in widespread crime and economic disruption.

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Goma Prison Fire Kills 132 Women, Exposes Systemic Failures

A fire at Goma prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 27th, following a mass escape of male prisoners, killed at least 132 female inmates and 25 children; numerous women were also raped during the chaos, highlighting systemic failures and the ongoing conflict in the region.

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DRC: Funding Crisis Hampers Response to Soaring Sexual Violence

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Goma, DRC, reports treating over 100 sexual violence victims daily, highlighting a severe crisis exacerbated by insufficient funding despite three operational centers providing care and community outreach.

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M23 Control of Goma Causes Massive Casualties and Displacement in DRC

The M23 rebel group's control of Goma, DRC since January 27, 2024, has resulted in over 8,500 deaths, 5,600 injuries, and the displacement of over 1.2 million people, creating a severe humanitarian crisis amidst widespread infrastructure destruction and a fragile ceasefire.

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M23 Agrees to Facilitate Withdrawal of SADC Troops from Goma

The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo agreed Friday to facilitate the withdrawal of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) troops from Goma, following an agreement signed with a SADC delegation, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict and the po...

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Goma's Economy Crumbles Under M23 Rebellion

The M23 rebellion's occupation of Goma since January has crippled the city's economy, causing a 40-50% revenue drop in hotels, 75-80% in some restaurants, mass layoffs, and widespread economic hardship due to the airport and bank closures.

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DRC Humanitarian Crisis: Return of Displaced People Exacerbates Waterborne Illnesses and Healthcare Shortages

The M23 rebel group's takeover of Goma and Bukavu in eastern DRC forced over 650,000 displaced people to return to their homes in January, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis marked by waterborne illnesses, malaria, and overwhelmed healthcare systems, with the UN providing water to 700,000 peopl...

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Goma Prison Massacre: Over 150 Women, 25 Children Dead in M23-Linked Atrocity

Over 153 women and at least 25 children died in a horrific prison fire in Goma, DRC, on January 27th, after 4,000 male inmates rioted, escaped, and systematically raped and murdered female prisoners during an M23 rebel assault. Tear gas deployed by security forces worsened conditions.

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