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Violence Erupts Again in Congo, UNICEF Worker Killed

3/14/2026

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Story summary
  • Fighting has resumed in the Democratic Republic of Congo between government forces and M23 rebels, despite ceasefire agreements.
  • A drone strike in Goma killed Karine Buisset, a French UNICEF worker, raising civilian-safety concerns.
  • Both the M23 and the Congolese government blame each other for the attack.
  • Over 7 million people have been displaced in eastern Congo.
  • Amnesty International notes heavy artillery in populated areas since 2021.