DR Congo battles intensify, Western nations ask citizens to leave Goma

Clashes erupted near Goma, eastern DR Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan forces, advanced, triggering a humanitarian crisis with over 400,000 displaced. The US, UK, and France urged citizens to leave amid escalating violence. Civilians fled on foot, and UN officials warned of a potential regional war. Despite military efforts and international mediation attempts, peace talks have repeatedly failed, leaving Goma at the epicenter of 30 years of conflict.