President Tshisekedi Leaves Davos Early Amid M23 Threat.
KINSHASA, DR Congo—President Félix Tshisekedi is heading home from Davos. He was at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, but fighting in eastern Congo made him change his plans.
The M23 rebel group is approaching Goma. They are fighting with the Congolese army near Sake, the last defense before Goma.
An M23 official said they want to "free the people of Goma." He said the group is "bringing peace."
President Tshisekedi discussed climate change in Davos and talked about building up Congo, but now he must focus on the fighting at home.
Sources say the president will have important meetings on Friday. He will talk to top officials about the crisis.
Vital Kamerhe, the head of Congo's parliament, is also coming back early. He was in Vietnam for work but is returning to help the president.
The M23 rebels have strong weapons and keep pushing toward Goma. The Congolese army is working with other countries' troops and using helicopters and big guns to stop the rebels.
Many worry the fighting could spread. Reports that Rwanda is helping M23 complicate matters.
If M23 takes Goma, it would be very bad. It could make the area less stable, and more people might have to leave their homes.
South Africa's defense minister is in Congo, which shows that other countries are worried and want to stop the fighting from getting worse.
KINSHASA, DR Congo—President Félix Tshisekedi is heading home from Davos. He was at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, but fighting in eastern Congo made him change his plans.
The M23 rebel group is approaching Goma. They are fighting with the Congolese army near Sake, the last defense before Goma.
An M23 official said they want to "free the people of Goma." He said the group is "bringing peace."
President Tshisekedi discussed climate change in Davos and talked about building up Congo, but now he must focus on the fighting at home.
Sources say the president will have important meetings on Friday. He will talk to top officials about the crisis.
Vital Kamerhe, the head of Congo's parliament, is also coming back early. He was in Vietnam for work but is returning to help the president.
The M23 rebels have strong weapons and keep pushing toward Goma. The Congolese army is working with other countries' troops and using helicopters and big guns to stop the rebels.
Many worry the fighting could spread. Reports that Rwanda is helping M23 complicate matters.
If M23 takes Goma, it would be very bad. It could make the area less stable, and more people might have to leave their homes.
South Africa's defense minister is in Congo, which shows that other countries are worried and want to stop the fighting from getting worse.
