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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Talks Amid EU Sanctions

3/17/2025

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M23 rebels have pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo, blaming EU sanctions on their leaders for the breakdown. Meanwhile, the Congolese government remains committed to the upcoming discussions in Luanda, Angola, as the region grapples with a devastating conflict that has claimed over 7,000 lives and displaced countless others.

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M23 rebels have pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo, blaming EU sanctions on their leaders for the breakdown. Meanwhile, the Congolese government remains committed to the upcoming discussions in Luanda, Angola, as the region grapples with a devastating conflict that has claimed over 7,000 lives and displaced countless others.