Summary
M23 rebels took control of Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, six months ago. Signs of normal life are returning, but many women are still dealing with the effects of sexual violence from the conflict. A BBC reporter visited Goma to see the situation firsthand.
Key Facts
- The M23 rebel group controlled Goma, a city in eastern DR Congo, for six months.
- Goma is showing signs of returning to normal life.
- During the conflict, many women in Goma were sexually assaulted.
- The fighting involved M23 rebels and the Congolese army.
- A BBC journalist, Paul Njie, visited Goma to report on current conditions.
- The visit aimed to observe changes and recovery efforts in the city.
