Peace Deal in Peril: Congo's Crisis Amidst M23 Rebel Attacks
At least 319 people were killed by M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, in eastern Congo, over the last month, according to the UN. This violence threatens efforts to secure a peace deal. Despite a declaration to end fighting, attacks have continued, endangering civilians and displacing millions.
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The United Nations has reported a staggering death toll as M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwandan forces, claimed over 319 lives in eastern Congo in the past month.
The UN human rights chief emphasized the urgent need for intervention, warning that the continued violence threatens ongoing Qatar-mediated peace negotiations aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire between Congo and the rebels.
Despite a recent declaration of principles promising to end hostilities and restore order, rampant attacks persist, illustrating the region's complex geopolitical tensions and the fragile state of peace efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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