M23 Rebels in DRC Plan Advance to Kinshasa Following Goma Gains

M23 rebels in the DRC, supported by Rwanda, have vowed to march to Kinshasa after seizing most of Goma in the east. Their advances escalate tensions within the country and raise international security concerns.

On January 31, 2025, the armed group M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pledged to advance towards the capital, Kinshasa. Following a series of recent victories, the group has gained control over significant portions of Goma, the provincial capital in the eastern region of the country. M23’s actions are reportedly supported by Rwanda, raising concerns over regional stability and potential escalation of conflict.

The situation in the DRC remains tense as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, consolidate their power in the east and threaten to march on Kinshasa. This development underscores ongoing challenges in the region, particularly regarding security and humanitarian impacts.

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