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Regional Leaders Urge Ceasefire Amid Escalating Conflict in Eastern Congo

A summit in Tanzania calls for an immediate ceasefire as fighting intensifies between DRC forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, raising fears of further regional instability.

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  1. DR Congo summit directs army chiefs to enforce ceasefire

    The current offensive by the M23 not only exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the eastern DRC but also poses an imminent threat of escalating regional conflict, with military support from neighboring countries complicating an already dire situation.

    DR Congo summit directs army chiefs to enforce ceasefire

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  2. Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

    The urgent call for a ceasefire by African leaders exemplifies a desperate attempt to stem the tide of violence in a region long plagued by conflict, emphasizing that the humanitarian crisis demands immediate attention and action.

    Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

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  3. Leaders From Eastern and Southern Africa Call for Ceasefire, Negotiations in Congo

    The urgent call for a ceasefire in eastern Congo reflects a growing consensus among regional leaders that dialogue, rather than military confrontation, is crucial to resolving the escalating conflict, despite the complexities surrounding the involved parties.

    Leaders From Eastern and Southern Africa Call for Ceasefire, Negotiations in Congo

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Feb 8th, 2025, 4:44 PM ET

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Leaders from the East African Community and Southern African Development Community convened in Tanzania, urging an unconditional ceasefire in Eastern Congo. The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has seized Goma and threatens further advancements, resulting in thousands of casualties and mass displacements. Regional leaders called for army chiefs to meet within five days and for the opening of humanitarian corridors. Dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 is now deemed crucial as fears of wider conflict grow, with accusations of Rwandan military involvement complicating the situation further.

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