M23 continues fighting in DRC despite peace deal

When Qatar facilitated a peace deal between the M23 rebel group and DRC government, hopes for a lasting ceasefire were high. However, the rebels seized Uvira, crushing hopes for peace and sparking fears of regional conflict. The complex history of conflict in the DRC, involving ethnic grievances and interference from neighboring countries, continues to fuel violence and instability. The M23’s advance on Uvira threatens to escalate tensions between Rwanda and Burundi, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.

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