Rebels Advance on Key Eastern Congo City, Thousands Flee

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Thousands of people are fleeing the city of Goma in eastern Congo** as fighting rages between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The rebels claim to have captured Goma, a key location in the conflict-battered North Kivu province, but the Congolese government has not confirmed their control. This latest escalation could further destabilize the region, which is already home to one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. **The U.N. peacekeeping mission is prioritizing the protection of civilians and its personnel.

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