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Impending hunger in Goma as food prices soar
Several residents of eastern DRC-based city of Goma may face extreme hunger due to escalating food prices and ongoing displacement, New Vision Online has learnt. A statement from ActionAid ...
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers. That's according to the soldier's families.
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Goma Under Siege
Frank, a World Vision staff member, lost two family members—Laurianne and Jean-Pierre—when the M23 siege on Goma turned their ...
It’s been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling.
Banks are still shut, basic services such as trade are slowly restarting, and thousands displaced by the conflict are ...
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United Nations: Uprooted Again, Congolese Civilians Face Hunger And More Insecurity
This insecurity extends to Goma itself, where there have been reports of crime and targeted violence, including home invasions and kidnappings. The UN peacekeeping mission for DRC, MONUSCO, has ...
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As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
GOMA, Congo — The Rwanda-backed rebels who ... But education seems to be their lowest priority as many are fast running out of food. “We’ve sold everything just to eat,” said Louise ...