Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will meet in Tanzania to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, where the M23 group has taken control of Goma and other areas, leading to significant casualties and displacement. Regional leaders hope to address the worsening situation and prevent further turmoil.
On Saturday, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is set to meet Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi in Tanzania as regional leaders gather to address the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The M23 armed group has gained control of substantial territories in eastern DRC, particularly the strategic city of Goma, resulting in thousands of fatalities and widespread displacement.
The ongoing crisis in eastern DRC is largely characterized by the resurgence of the M23 group, which began resurfacing in 2021. Despite several unsuccessful peace negotiations facilitated by Angola and Kenya, tensions continue to rise. Rwanda has faced allegations of providing military support to M23, while also blaming the DRC for harboring a rival militia, the FDLR, originating from the 1994 genocide victims.
The upcoming summit in Tanzania aims to unify regional efforts to contain the conflict exacerbated by the M23’s advances. With escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, both local populations and international observers express deep concern over a potential regional conflict. Leaders urge for a consolidation of previously conducted peace initiatives to formulate an effective resolution.
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