M23 rebel group accuses DRC government of targeting civilians after drone strike
In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike occurred around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, causing panic among residents.
In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike occurred around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, causing panic among residents.
The armed group AFC-M23, which controls the city, claims that the attack targeted a residence occupied by UN personnel, resulting in multiple fatalities. They allege that the Kinshasa government orchestrated the attack.
Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson for AFC-M23, stated, "We have repeatedly denounced that Tshisekedi and his regime attack civilians beyond the front lines. They have violated the ceasefire, trampled on it, and imposed a war targeting civilians."
In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike occurred around 4 a.m.
The targeted residence sustained significant damage due to the explosion, followed by a fire that was later contained by firefighters. UN peacekeepers were deployed to secure the area. Residents, awakened by the blast, described experiencing fear and uncertainty.
Residents expressed fear, with some hiding in their homes. Witnesses reported multiple explosions, leading to confusion and panic.
The exact circumstances surrounding the strike remain unclear, and Kinshasa authorities have not yet officially responded to these accusations.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
