"Mass Exodus: M23 Rebels Threaten Goma, Thousands Flee Eastern DR Congo"

Thousands of people are fleeing violence in eastern DR Congo as the M23 armed group intensifies its advance towards Goma, the capital of North Kivu. The rebels have surrounded the strategic town of Sake, prompting mass displacement and raising concerns about the safety of Goma's two million residents. The DRC government has vowed to prevent Goma from falling into M23 hands, while accusations of Rwandan support for the rebel group have led to a diplomatic crisis in the region. The conflict has resulted in significant displacement and casualties, with about 42,000 people displaced from Masisi alone since February 2.