Amidst escalating violence in eastern DRC, Christian denominations launched a peace initiative on January 15.
At least 13 foreign peacekeepers have died in clashes with M23 rebels in the DRC.
Nine South African peacekeepers were killed in clashes with M23 rebels in the DRC. The
Fighting continues between the M23 rebels and the DRC army, escalating international concern. Over 300
Rwandan troops are reportedly pouring into the DRC to assist M23 rebels in capturing Goma
Rwanda has deployed troops into the DRC to aid M23 rebels in advancing on Goma,
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the M23 rebel group’s advance towards Goma in the
Major General Peter Cirimwami, military governor of North Kivu, died from injuries during combat against
Protestant and Catholic church leaders in Congo have launched the “Social Pact for Peace and
The situation in Goma is dire as the M23 group threatens an imminent attack after