In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, U.N. officials report hundreds of women were raped and burned to death as the M23 seized Goma, triggering chaos in the eastern city. The gruesome attacks occurred during a jailbreak in which thousands of men were able to escape the prison while the women’s wing was set on fire. Restrictions imposed by M23 forces have blocked U.N. peacekeepers from reaching the prison to investigate.
Hundreds of Women Raped and Burned to Death as M23 Rebels Seize Eastern DRC’s Goma
HeadlineFeb 05, 2025