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M23 Rebels' Violence Claims 80 Lives, Threatens Peace Talks

8/10/2025

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have unleashed a wave of terror in eastern DR Congo, claiming over 80 lives and forcibly recruiting minors, as reported by local authorities. This escalating violence threatens Qatar-led peace talks, which seek a lasting resolution by August 18. In July alone, the UN recorded 319 deaths tied to the M23 group.

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have unleashed a wave of terror in eastern DR Congo, claiming over 80 lives and forcibly recruiting minors, as reported by local authorities. This escalating violence threatens Qatar-led peace talks, which seek a lasting resolution by August 18. In July alone, the UN recorded 319 deaths tied to the M23 group.