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BBC: M23 Pauses Peace Talks With DRC

BBC: M23 RebelsPauses Suspend DR Congo Peace Talks PastWith DeadlineDRC

Published AUG 18 2025

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Above: M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa and spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka leave a press conference on May 25, 2025. Image credit: *** GETTY *** Kang-Chun Cheng/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

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Sarambwe Voice

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia launched multiple attacks on Congolese army positions, violating the Washington peace deal and Doha declaration of principles with almost daily assaults. UN human rights chief accused M23 of killing at least 319 civilians in July with Rwandan army backing. The rebels captured strategic cities and installed their own administrations while deepening the humanitarian crisis.

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