Intense fighting between rebels and Congolese army sparks fear of regional war

PBS NewsHour - World

English - March 24, 2024 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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Violent conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening the humanitarian crisis there, the World Health Organization warned this past week. As armed rebels close in on Goma, hospitals are overwhelmed and hundreds of thousands civilians have been displaced. Now, there are fears of a wider regional conflict. John Yang speaks with Jason Stearns to learn more about the situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders