On The Foreign Scene
The battle for control of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, with no clear victor between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.
The M23 claims to control the provincial capital, while Congolese officials dispute this. Reports from residents and journalists confirm rebel patrols in some areas, particularly in the western part of the city, while the military reportedly holds the airport vicinity.
Fighting intensified early Tuesday morning, with parts of the city inaccessible to observers and aid workers. Meanwhile, communication remains limited as internet services and radio broadcasts are down. Thousands of civilians continue to flee the region as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
For now, the situation in Goma remains tense and uncertain.
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