Protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, including those of Rwanda, France, and Belgium, demanding action against the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advancing into Goma, a major city in eastern Congo.

Police used teargas as demonstrators looted and set fires.

Goma, a city of 2 million and a humanitarian hub, is now a conflict zone with heavy fighting, artillery fire, and mass displacement of civilians.

Aid efforts are hindered as roads and the airport are blocked, the Associated Press has reported.

The UN and nations like the US and France condemned Rwanda, while Congo’s president faces criticism for his handling of the crisis.

Written by B.C. Begley