Civilians from Masisi warn of a new plan by the M23/RDF to attack the city of Goma from the inside.

While clashes continue this Sunday, January 12 around the city of Goma, a massive displacement of civilians from villages occupied by the rebellion to the city of Goma is observed.

This massive displacement is observed on the Sake side, displaced people come from the city of Mushaki occupied by the M23-RDF to the city of Goma.

Civilians from Masisi report that, there are elements of the M23/RDF disguised as displaced people.

"We are alerting the Congolese government, all security services should remain on alert. The M23 rebels have decided to attack the city of Goma on several fronts, they have prepared their elements who will pass as displaced persons, once in the city, they will attack from the inside and will then be supported by the others. All displaced persons who come from villages under M23 occupation must be well controlled or confined to a place where they will be monitored".