Rebels Declare ‘Liberation’ of Goma Amid Massive Prison Break and Looting Chaos
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo — Chaos unfolded in the eastern Congolese city of Goma following a massive prison escape, compounded by the invasion of M23 rebels who have declared the “liberation” of the city. This siege has brought general unrest with rampant looting and prisoners seen freely roaming the streets. Early reports indicated that Goma, a principal city in the North Kivu region bordering Rwanda, came under attack from the M23 group with the …