The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened an investigation into a series of drone-related explosions in the eastern city of Goma, an attack that killed a French employee of UNICEF and at least two other people.
The victim, Karine Buisset, died after an explosion struck a residential house on Wednesday morning in a neighborhood often inhabited by aid workers and expatriates, according to reports and sources linked to the M23 rebel group. The United Nations strongly condemned the incident.
In a statement, Congo’s Communication and Media Ministry confirmed that authorities had begun an investigation into the explosions, which caused loss of life and significant material damage.
Officials said the exact circumstances of the blasts and their origin remain unclear, stressing that investigators are working to “shed full light on the facts.”
The attack occurred in territory largely controlled by M23 rebels, who have seized major parts of eastern Congo, including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, since 2025.
The Congolese government, the United Nations, and several Western countries accuse Rwanda of backing the M23 movement — accusations that Kigali has repeatedly denied.
Meanwhile, M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka alleged that the deadly strike was carried out by the Kinshasa government, a claim strongly rejected by Congolese authorities.
Kinshasa reiterated its commitment to international humanitarian law, emphasizing the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel and pledging cooperation with the United Nations and international partners to establish the facts.
Source: Newstimehub
