Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is besieged by violence and instability, with a resident population of one million and another million displaced. The city wakes up to new death tolls daily, with pillaging and sexual violence rampant. Social media is flooded with videos of carnage, while locals grapple with fear and uncertainty. Armed groups, including the Republican Guard, are implicated in the violence, leading to a climate of fear and mistrust. Despite efforts to restore order, Goma remains a tinderbox of conflict and suffering.
Bloodshed and Chaos Grip Goma as Violence Surges
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