Dar es Salaam, Jan. 30 -- DR CONGO: Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the east, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of the city of Goma and are reportedly advancing south to take more territory.

In a televised address to the nation, he said a “vigorous and coordinated response” against what he called “terrorists” was under way.

He criticised the international community for “inaction” and for not doing enough in the wake of the escalating security crisis.

The weeks-long offensive by the rebels has prompted warnings of a looming humanitarian crisis and growing international pressure to end the fighting.

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