Angola to Host Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Militia
Negotiations set to begin March 18 in Luanda aim to address escalating conflict that has displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed over 7,000 lives.
- Angola has announced it will mediate peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 militia, with negotiations scheduled to start on March 18 in Luanda.
- The M23 militia, reportedly supported by Rwanda, has captured significant territory in eastern DRC since January, including major cities like Goma and Bukavu.
- The conflict has resulted in over 7,000 deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, according to Congolese officials.
- The DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 militia to exploit mineral-rich regions in North and South Kivu, a claim Rwanda denies, citing security concerns over armed groups near its border.
- This marks a significant step as Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi had previously refused dialogue with M23, despite the militia expressing willingness to negotiate in February.
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 
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