Shaky M23 Ceasefire Stokes Fears of Further Conflict in Eastern DR Congo: DRC
Congolese analysts and residents who spoke to The New Humanitarian said they fear a new round of fighting may soon break out. Tensions rose earlier this week as"The ceasefire risks failing because we have belligerents who are not [acting] in good faith," said Stewart Muhindo, a researcher and activist affiliated with LUCHA, a leading civil society group in DRC.backed by neighbouring Rwanda.
Rebel leaders say they are fighting because the government broke a 2013 peace accord with the group, and because local Tutsis are at risk. Yet Rwanda is widely thought to be pulling the strings, reviving the group to push its own agenda.. Many slashed aid to Rwanda for its role in the 2012-2013 M23 crisis, but are now avoiding taking direct action given the country's role in peacekeeping missions, and in taking Europe's unwanted asylum seekers.
Lawrence Kanyuka, the spokesperson of the M23, told The New Humanitarian that his group has been withdrawing from occupied positions and handing over territory to the EAC force as stipulated by the latest ceasfire.
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