Thousands of people are fleeing camps on the outskirts of Goma in the DRC as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces intensifies

The South African National Defence Force confirmed on Saturday evening that nine soldiers were killed in the DRC by M23 rebels in the eastern DRC.

Thousands of people have fled their homes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as clashes between M23 rebels and government forces intensify. The Rwanda-backed armed group has captured a string of towns over the last few days,

Laden with just the possessions they can carry, thousands of displaced people have reached the outskirts of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fleeing a rapid M23 rebel advance that has taken more territory than ever before.

M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around two million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts. View on euronews