DRC: Funeral held for victims of drone strike blamed on govt forces
## Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The M23 rebel group conducted a symbolic burial on Thursday, Oct 5, 2023, for 22 civilians who were reportedly killed in a drone strike in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ceremony took place in Goma, where 22 coffins were displayed, attended by local residents and the families of the victims.
The M23 rebel group has accused the Congolese government of carrying out the drone attack. The government has not confirmed or denied these allegations.
The M23 rebel group conducted a symbolic burial on Thursday, Oct 5, 2023, for 22 civilians who were reportedly killed in a drone strike in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Corneille Nangaa, a coordinator for M23, criticized President Félix Tshisekedi, claiming the attack harmed civilians indiscriminately.
Eastern Congo remains a conflict zone with over 100 armed groups, including M23, vying for control over its mineral-rich regions. This has resulted in significant humanitarian challenges, with over 7 million people displaced, as reported by the United Nations refugee agency.
Despite international efforts such as the Washington agreement and the Doha process, hostilities persist, leading to ongoing civilian and military casualties.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
