M23 Combatants Decline Invitation to Engage in Peace Discussions with DR Congo Leader
The M23 militia has publicly declared its decision to withdraw from negotiations with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government. This move, they assert, is a direct consequence of European Union sanctions imposed on Rwandan officials earlier that same day, which the militia claims have compromised the integrity of the dialogue.
It’s noteworthy how this situation has unfolded. For nearly a decade, the prospect of direct talks between the M23 fighters and the government was nothing more than a distant dream—something…