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'I decided to run': Survivors recount escape from DR Congo massacre

DR Congo

A Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces vehicle drives up the road to the front line in Goma on December 5, 2022. - Tens of thousands of people who fled clashes between the M23 and the Congolese army are now camped along the roadside in makeshift tents on the outskirts of Goma. 

Photo credit: AFP

In a displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Eric, Samuel, Tuyisenge and Florence recounted walking for miles to flee a horrific rebel attack on their village.

M23 rebels massacred at least 131 civilians -- including 12 children -- and committed more than two dozen rapes on November 29-30 in two villages in Rutshuru territory, including Kishishe, the United Nations says.