After M23 Takeover, Goma Carries Violent Memories and Signs of Hope

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Guerchom NdeboFebruary 9, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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One year after the M23 rebel takeover in January 2025, Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, remains scarred by violence. The city's fall resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and thousands of injuries, disrupting daily life and displacing residents. While a peace deal was brokered by President Trump in December, clashes between rebels, government forces, and militias persist. The M23 rebels control access to Goma and have established parallel governments in captured territories. The conflict, fueled by competition for valuable resources, has contributed to a complex humanitarian crisis, displacing over 8.2 million people across the country and plunging millions into poverty.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Lake Kivu 40% UN 50% Roger Lufwamba ×260% Rwanda ×270% Democratic Republic of Congo 80% M23 ×285% Goma ×790%

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goma 100% m23 90% conflict 80% humanitarian crisis 70% violence 70% rebel takeover 60% democratic republic of congo 60% displaced people 50% peace deal 40% rwandan-backed militia 40%

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Goma

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