M23 and ADF attacks kill hundreds in eastern DRC
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5 questionsBetween 900 and 2,000 people were killed in the M23 offensive on Goma.
According to www.cfr.orgNearly 3,000 people have been killed in Goma after it was captured by rebels, according to the UN.
According to www.cnn.comContext: The discrepancy in death toll figures (900-2,000 vs. nearly 3,000) reflects different counting periods or methodologies, affecting the perceived scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Rwanda denies backing M23.
According to news.un.orgRwanda has acknowledged it has troops and missile systems in eastern Congo to safeguard its security.
According to www.cnn.comContext: Rwanda's denial versus acknowledgment of military presence in eastern DRC is central to understanding the conflict's international dimension and potential for escalation.
M23 declared a unilateral ceasefire on February 4, 2025.
According to www.cfr.orgThe government described the ceasefire as 'false communication,' and heavy fighting continued.
According to www.cnn.comContext: The disagreement over the ceasefire's validity indicates that the conflict is ongoing despite declared truces, complicating humanitarian access and peace efforts.