The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is preparing to engage in direct peace negotiations with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Luanda, Angola, commencing on March 18. Following significant escalation, including M23's control of critical cities, these talks are crucial for addressing an ongoing conflict responsible for over 7,000 deaths since January. The DRC government is yet to confirm its participation in the talks despite receiving an invitation. The M23 faction, cited as one of various armed groups fighting for resource control in the resource-rich eastern DRC, claims to have pushed for these negotiations as a necessary step towards peace.
"A spokesperson for DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi stated that they had received an invitation from Angola for upcoming peace talks, scheduled to begin on March 18 in Luanda."
"M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa expressed that the rebels have compelled Tshisekedi to negotiate, indicating this is the only civilized resolution to the ongoing crisis, which has persisted for decades."
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