Congo speaks of "declaration of war" After Rwanda sent new troops to Congo, gun shots heard in Goma

In the center of Goma, a city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, gunshots can be heard on Sunday evening. The city is besieged by Rwandan soldiers and the M23 rebel group, which is supported by Rwanda. AFP reports that. Congolese Foreign Minister speaks of a “declaration of war” and demands that the UN Security Council is setting sanctions. In the meantime, the Belgians currently are in Goma are advised to leave the area on their own as long as it is still possible or to stay in a safe place.

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