In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as government troops and militia allies battle Rwanda-backed M23 rebels for control of mineral-rich land, civilians pay the price in a brutal war. LIVINGSTONE: The corporal is one of a steady stream of patients arriving here at this hilltop hospital, supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Fizi, a large territory of over a million people, has become one of the main theaters of the M23 conflict, as fighting has spread across the gold-rich highlands, reaching remote villages and valleys.
Author: Emmet Livingstone
Published at: 2026-02-23 22:13:03
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