For almost thirty years, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been ravaged by a conflict that has intensified since 2021. On January 27, 2025, the M23 armed group took control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, with a population of two million people. Having suffered the devastating consequences of this war for generations, the one hope of the region’s civilian population is that there will be lasting peace.

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Paloma Laudet

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