ALBAWABA - Congolese authorities announced that at least 773 people were killed in Goma City, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring regions amid continued fighting.
Clashes began between the DR Congo army and M23 fighters who are backed by the Rwandan military after they entered Goma city in late January.
The Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya announced on Saturday to media that at least 770 people were killed and 2,880 others were injured in continued clashes. He also estimated that the death toll could be higher.
"These figures remain provisional because the rebels asked the population to clean the streets of Goma. There should be mass graves and the Rwandans took care to evacuate theirs," Muyaya told the press in the capital Kinshasa.
UN experts noted that the M23 group is aiming to control the east of DR Congo, which is known for its rich resources. They are backed by around 4,000 soldiers from neighbouring Rwanda.
