The article contrasts the peaceful ambiance at Lake Kivu in Rwanda with the ongoing devastation in the nearby Congolese city of Goma. While tourists enjoy their time on the Rwandan side, Goma is plagued by death and destruction, particularly after a violent offensive by the M23 armed group. Local residents like Exauce Shalako express the stark differences and the need for escape from the war's hardships. Despite Rwanda's peaceful facade, it is accused of supporting M23, complicating the situation further.
On one side of Lake Kivu, leisure thrives, while merely two miles away in Goma, death and destruction plague lives, highlighting a stark contrast.
Exauce Shalako, a Goma resident, noted the need for a change of scene, reflecting on personal loss from the ongoing conflict.
Rwanda, while appearing peaceful, has been accused of fueling war in Congo by supporting M23, a rebel group, despite official denials.
The contrast between the lively atmosphere in Gisenyi and the devastation in Goma emphasizes the severe impact of the ongoing conflict.
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