The M23 rebels have withdrawn from scheduled peace talks in Angola due to new EU sanctions against them and Rwandan officials, which they claim obstruct negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern Congo.
The M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, announced their withdrawal from peace talks scheduled for Tuesday in Angola. These negotiations were intended to address the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement, the M23, part of the Congo River alliance, cited recent European Union sanctions against its members and Rwandan officials as the reason for their decision to exit the discussions.
The withdrawal of the M23 rebels from the upcoming peace talks underscores the complex nature of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The involvement of international sanctions by the European Union further complicates the efforts to achieve a resolution. The situation remains critical as negotiations were expected to address the persistent unrest in the region.
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