The surge of conflict in eastern DRC, spurred by M23 capturing key cities, demands renewed international engagement. Qatar and the U.S. have emerged as prominent mediators in peace efforts aiming to rectify past mediation mishaps surrounding disarmament and regional consensus. The article stresses the necessity of addressing root causes such as resource competition, weak governance by the central government, and deep-rooted ethnic tensions, particularly post-1994 Rwandan genocide. A sustainable resolution requires the inclusion of marginalized Congolese Tutsi communities within political frameworks to foster a more lasting peace.
Mediators like Qatar and the US must learn from past mediation failures in the eastern DRC, centering justice and local voices for lasting peace.
Global calls for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations follow M23's capture of Goma, highlighting the urgent need for renewed diplomatic efforts.
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