• A drone strike in Goma, DRC, killed UNICEF aid worker Karine Buisset.
• The strike is part of ongoing violence attributed to the M23 rebel group.
• The UN and global leaders condemned the attack, calling for the protection of humanitarian workers.
• Since January, an escalating conflict has displaced millions in the DRC.
• This is the second humanitarian worker killed in the DRC this year.

A series of drone strikes struck Goma, DRC, on March 11, killing three individuals, including Karine Buisset, a French national and UNICEF aid worker. Buisset was reportedly in a private residence when the strikes occurred, which occurred close to the home of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila. The M23 rebel group, which has been active in the region, attributed the strikes to the Congolese government but did not provide evidence for its claims, according to Le Monde and Los Angeles Times.

The United Nations Secretary-General condemned the killing of Buisset, calling her a dedicated humanitarian who worked tirelessly to help vulnerable populations. In light of the incident, U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized that "humanitarian personnel must never be a target." Over the past year, incidents affecting humanitarian workers have surged, with 92 reported incidents in the DRC since January, as noted by Africa News and Los Angeles Times.

As conflicts escalate between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. The attack in Goma has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the need for safeguarding aid workers operating in conflict zones, according to Le Monde, Los Angeles Times, and Africa News.