With violence and war a constant backdrop in the region since 1994, life continues for Congolese people around Goma. Taken this morning: workers start their day at the quarry by the UN base in Munigi while the tanks stand by.
Traffic has been able to travel through the M23 controlled area to arrive in Goma today. The road has been closed to outgoing traffic...
This morning, a heavily laden truck passes one of the last military barriers before Goma.
Residents of Kanyarucina took advantage of the pause in fighting this morning after yesterday's heavy clashes and bombardment to collect all manner of belongings from their abandoned houses.
While soldiers stood around awaiting orders...
Towards the end of the morning, an FARDC helicopter bombed an M23 position to the north of Kanyarucina but otherwise things were quiet near the front and FARDC mortars were silent.
