pt3 By 156005317 2002 300,000 people went to the border then into Rwanda to escape lava flows. 300,000 people went to the border then into Rwanda to escape lava flows. Unwilling to stay in Rwanda, Goma's residents return within days. 2003 Fighting continues on eastern side on Congo 2004 deaths kept building up to 3.9mil 2006 Needed Troops! 2007 Bamba's 400 remaining Guards refused to join the military. Bamba's 400 remaining Guards refused to join the military.