Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region’s major city, the U.N. said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENTThe UN also expressed concerns over executions it learned were carried out by the rebels which came after a major escalation of their years-long rebellion in the mineral-rich region.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the World Health Organisation and its partners conducted an assessment with DR Congo’s government between Jan. 26-30 “and report that 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured” in Goma and the vicinity.
“These numbers are expected to rise as more information becomes available,” he…