UN helicopters fire on DR Congo rebels advancing on Goma
- Published: 18 Nov 2012 at 13.47
- Online news: World
UN officials expressed fears for Goma in the east of DR Congo, after UN combat helicopters and government troops failed to stop a rebel advance on the city Sunday, amid growing international alarm.
M23 rebels patrol in Rangira, near Rutshuru, in October 2012. UN officials expressed fears for Goma in the east of DR Congo, after UN combat helicopters and government troops failed to stop a rebel advance on the city Sunday, amid growing international alarm.
Government troops and local officials were already fleeing the city, said several sources.
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