Following the Congo Crisis

I am following the current crisis in and around Goma, Congo. Rebel forces of Tutsi General Nkunda are just north of Goma. As of now, they have declared a ceasefire against Congo government troops.



The crisis is a followon of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide between the Hutus and Tutsis. The battle has moved from Rwanda to eastern Congo.



MONUC is supporting the Congo government to protect Goma and fleeing citizens. Also, western governments including the countries of the US, Britain, France, and Belguim are engaged in bring a peaceful end to the crisis.



Tens of Thousands of Congolese had fled the fighting. As a result, a humanitarian crisis in looming due to the lack of water, food, and shelter for the displaced Congolese. Some Congolese are fleeing to neighboring Uganda. Zambia has closed its border.