A sad video has emerged online that captures the final moments of a Congolese soldier on the battlefield.
In the brief footage which is currently circulating on social media, the soldier who was confronted with the grim reality of his situation begged his friends to support his family in the event of his death.
Tragically, reports confirm that he succumbed shortly after recording the message.
This heartrending incident shows the escalating turmoil in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the eastern regions.
The resurgence of the M23 rebel group has intensified conflicts, leading to significant territorial gains, including the strategic city of Goma.
The rapid advance of M23 rebels has resulted in heavy casualties, with hospitals overwhelmed by individuals suffering from gunshot, mortar, and shrapnel wounds.
The situation has further deteriorated as demonstrators in the capital, Kinshasa, attacked foreign embassies, including those of Rwanda, France, Belgium, Kenya, and Uganda, protesting the perceived support of these nations for the M23 rebels.
The Congolese government has accused Rwanda of backing the M23, a claim that has exacerbated tensions between the two countries.
The ongoing conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 7 million people internally displaced and thousands fleeing the country.
A video of the final moments of a Congolese soldier on a battlefield has surfaced online.
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In the short video making rounds on social media, he urged his friend to support his family in his demise, as he believed he will not survive the battle. According to reports, he died… pic.twitter.com/cSfLZ667iI
