Panic and Displacement
Thousands fled , eastern Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by , approached the city, leading to widespread panic and looting.
Reports of looting, with corpses found burnt in the streets, and the region's factories and prisons pillaged, highlighted the chaos following the abandonment of Congolese soldiers.
International Response and Future Concerns
The conflict, now affecting over 350,000 internally displaced people, is set to be discussed at the African Union summit, with urging international intervention.
French President Macron called for an immediate ceasefire and M23 withdrawal, signaling international concern over the potential for further regional instability.