DR Congo Conflict: M23 Announces Exit from Uvira At "Request of US" | Firstpost Africa
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The M23 rebels have agreed to withdraw their forces from the key city of Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo, just a week after capturing it. The move follows direct pressure and warnings from the US, which accused the rebels' alleged backer, Rwanda, of violating the recently brokered peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda. While the M23 was not a signatory to the Washington deal, they cited the need to allow the parallel Doha Peace Process to succeed as the reason for their withdrawal. The capture of Uvira, near the border with Burundi—a DRC ally—has raised regional tensions. The rebels also claimed to have captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during their offensive. This temporary de-escalation offers a glimmer of hope for peace, but the deep-seated, three-decade-old conflict remains a complex challenge for regional stability.
