Leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda convened in Qatar to advocate for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, which has persisted since the late 1990s. The Rwandan-supported M23 armed group has gained significant ground, capturing major cities recently. Prior to the talks, M23 withdrew from negotiations in Angola, attributing this decision to newly imposed European Union sanctions. This situation complicates the peace dialogue aimed at stabilizing the region.
Following talks in Qatar, Congolese and Rwandan leaders emphasized the urgency of a ceasefire in Eastern DRC, a region engulfed in unrest and conflict for decades.
The M23 rebels, who recently captured key cities, opted out of negotiations due to newly imposed EU sanctions, highlighting the challenges facing peace efforts.
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