Violence has escalated in Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as M23 rebels seize control of the city, forcing thousands to flee and overwhelming hospitals. The United Nations is now warning of dire humanitarian consequences and potential chaos if a solution to end the fighting is

As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis.

Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east.

In the capital, Kinshasa, protesters complaining of a lack of international action attacked foreign embassies, including those of the U.S., France and Rwanda.

Congo's security forces are fighting against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decadeslong conflict.

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Gunfire rippled across east Congo's largest city Goma where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels still faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militias on Tuesday, while another four South African peacekeepers were killed.

Gunshots rang out on Tuesday through parts of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma, where Congolese soldiers have clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan troops, while furious protesters