Summary
An aid worker from UNICEF was killed in a drone attack on a house in Goma, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The area is controlled by the M23 rebels, who blamed the attack on the Congolese government. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between the DRC and Rwanda, with international accusations against Rwanda for supporting the M23 group.
Key Facts
- A French UNICEF aid worker was killed in Goma, DRC.
- The M23 rebels, who control Goma, said the attack was drone-led.
- M23 blamed the Congolese government for the drone attack.
- President Macron of France confirmed the aid worker's death on social media.
- The DRC's army reported shooting down drones from Rwandan forces recently.
- The DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 group, an allegation Rwanda denies.
- Tensions continue despite peace agreements signed between involved parties.
- The U.S. sanctioned Rwanda's military due to alleged support of the M23.
