In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Red Cross is warning intense fighting between government and rebel forces is causing a “humanitarian catastrophe.” Tens of thousands of people have abandoned the restive eastern city of Goma amidst an advance by armed rebels led by Laurent Nkunda. Overall, some 200,000 have been displaced since August, and the number is said to be growing by the hour.
Red Cross Warns of “Humanitarian Catastrophe” in Congo
HeadlineOct 31, 2008