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M23 rebels declare unilateral ceasefire in DR Congo

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The situation in Goma, DR Congo, remains volatile as a result of clashes between the M23 rebels and the army and its allies. The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have been fighting for the rights of their minority group. In the latest round of violence, at least 700 people were killed and close to 3,000 injured, while thousands more were injured and 900 killed in previous battles. The rebels have made no pledge to relinquish control of the strategically significant city of Goma, although they have declared a unilateral ceasefire, which is set to begin on Tuesday.

  1. CD
    Alliance Fleuve Congo
    1. The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) informs the public that in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the regime in Kinshasa it declares a ceasefire starting 4 February 4 2025 for humanitarian reasons.
  2. CD
    Lawrence Kanyuka
    M23
    1. It must be made clear that we have no intention of capturing Bukavu or other areas. However, we reiterate our commitment to protecting and defending the civilian population and our positions.
  3. CD
    Patrick Muyaya
    US State Department
    1. A strong decision (must be taken) not only to condemn, but to stop what Rwanda is doing, because it is not acceptable if you want to preserve peace in Africa and in our region.
  4. RW
    Paul Kagame
    Rwandan Patriotic Front
    1. There are many things I don't know. But if you want to ask me, is there a problem in Congo that concerns Rwanda? And that Rwanda would do anything to protect itself? I'd say 100 per cent.
  5. CD
    Nathaniel Cirho
    1. I sustained an injury on my arm. A 65-year-old man was injured on his abdomen. After surgery, he didn't survive.
  6. CD
    Sammy Matabishi
    1. But the bad thing is that there are no people to buy from us, many have gone to Rwanda, [the Congolese city of] Bukavu, Kenya and Uganda.
    2. People are afraid… I am still afraid because those who caused the tension are still with us and we don't know what is going on.

RDC M23 Rebel Group

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sources

  1. 1.BBC
  2. 2.The Times
  3. 3.Le Monde
  4. 4.Al Jazeera
  5. 5.CNN
  6. 6.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.Qatar Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Ethnic tensions
  3. 3.Mining industry
  4. 4.War Crimes
  5. 5.Copper mining
  6. 6.Rwanda under Paul Kagame
  7. 7.DRC under Félix Tshisekedi
  8. 8.Belgium under Bart De Wever

countries

  1. 1.Congo, The Democratic Republic of theCD
  2. 2.CongoCG
  3. 3.FranceFR
  4. 4.KenyaKE
  5. 5.RwandaRW
  6. 6.Tanzania, United Republic ofTZ
  7. 7.UgandaUG

organizations

  1. 1.M23CD
  2. 2.Tutsis
  3. 3.Alliance Fleuve CongoCD
  4. 4.United Nations
  5. 5.Hutus
  6. 6.East African Community
  7. 7.FARDC
  8. 8.Group of 7 nations
  9. 9.MONUSCO
  10. 10.Rwandan Defense Forces
  11. 11.UN Human Rights Council
  12. 12.United Democratic Forces of Rwanda

persons

  1. 1.Lawrence KanyukaCD
  2. 2.Paul KagameRW
  3. 3.Félix TshisekediCD
  4. 4.Catherine Soi
  5. 5.Chiza Nyenyezi
  6. 6.Corneille NangaaCD
  7. 7.Larry Madowo
  8. 8.Louise Shalukoma
  9. 9.Nathaniel CirhoCD
  10. 10.Patrick MuyayaCD
  11. 11.Sammy MatabishiCD
  12. 12.Sylvain EkengeCD

technicals

  1. 1.Kavumu Airport
M23 rebels declare unilateral ceasefire in DR Congo