Civilians Trapped as Fierce Clashes Erupt in Eastern DR Congo

Intense fighting continues to escalate in Fizi, eastern DR Congo, pitting the national army and allied local militias against the M23 rebel group. The rebels, accused of receiving backing from Rwanda, are locked in brutal clashes with Congolese forces. Civilians find themselves in the deadly middle, as violence tightens its grip on the region. Local armed groups are reportedly seeing a surge in recruits, further fueling the conflict. The battles have shredded any sense of safety for residents, l