💨 Abstract

Despite ongoing peace efforts led by Qatar, Rwanda-backed rebels, the M23/AFC coalition, have killed at least 80 civilians in eastern Congo in recent weeks. The Congolese army condemned the killings and forced recruitment of minors. The violence threatens the scheduled signing of a permanent peace deal by August 18, which aims to protect civilians and facilitate the return of displaced people. Previously, the U.N.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff