UN Peacekeeping Force Warns of Ethnic Tensions in Eastern Congo
The UN peacekeeping force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo warns of rising ethnic tensions as the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, gains control of Goma's airport.
The UN peacekeeping force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has issued a warning regarding the increased risk of ethnically motivated attacks in the region. This alert comes amid worsening conditions that are heavily influenced by the historical context of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and its subsequent ramifications.
The warning is particularly concerning as the M23 armed group, reportedly supported by Rwandan troops, has successfully taken control of the airport in the besieged city of Goma. This development raises fears that the eastern regional capital is on the verge of falling to armed forces.
