Congo (KAAB TV) – An official of the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced that the army is now in control of most of the city of Goma, in the east of the country.
Muhingo Nzangi, who is also the local MP, told the press that the military has dealt a big blow to the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda.
The rebels still claim to be in control of the city. The United States condemned the attack in Goma, reiterating its commitment to respecting the independence of the Congo.
Reports say that at least seventeen people have died and around four hundred others have been injured in the ongoing clashes.
Heavy artillery fire was heard in parts of the city yesterday until last night. The M23 rebels said yesterday that they had captured the city, but the government said it was still in control of important areas such as the airport.
A UN official described the situation in the city as very chaotic, saying that the war is still going on. displaced.
The aid agency also said that they attacked hospitals where children were injured. Thousands of people are still fleeing Goma, while others are trapped in their homes.
The city’s water and electricity have been cut off. Kenyan President William Ruto and his Rwandan counterpart have agreed to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, who spoke on the phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has agreed to start peace talks with Rwanda.
The United States condemned the Goma attack, reiterating its commitment to respecting the territory and independence of the Congo, and the government vowed not to give any land to the M23 rebels.