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AFC/M23 Says Kinshasa Continues Military Offensives Despite Doha Peace Efforts

 AFC/M23 Says Kinshasa Continues Military Offensives Despite Doha Peace Efforts

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the conflict between government forces and rebel groups continues. The AFC/M23 group recently said that the Kinshasa government continues military offensives despite Doha peace efforts.

This news is causing concern for many who hoped the Doha peace talks would lead to an end to the violence. In this blog, we explain what’s happening, what both sides are saying, and what it means for peace in the region.

Who Are the AFC/M23 and What Is the Conflict About?

H2: The AFC/M23 Group and Their Role in DRC

The AFC/M23 (March 23 Movement) is an armed group that has been fighting the government of the DRC for years. They say they are protecting the rights of people in the eastern part of the country.

They were named after a 2009 peace deal that they say Kinshasa broke in 2012. Since then, the group has clashed many times with government soldiers, especially in North Kivu.

Why There Are Still Fighting and Military Offensives

Despite peace talks happening in Doha, Qatar, AFC/M23 says Kinshasa continues military offensives in areas near Goma and Rutshuru. These are places where people have already suffered from past fighting.

The group says the government is using force even while sitting at the peace table. This is making it hard to trust the process.

“We are ready for peace, but we are still being attacked,” said a spokesperson for AFC/M23.

This situation has made many people wonder if the Doha peace efforts will work.

What Are the Doha Peace Efforts?

 Doha Peace Talks Aim to End DRC Conflict

The Doha peace efforts are being led by the government of Qatar and supported by African leaders. These talks are supposed to help bring peace between the DRC government and armed groups like AFC/M23.

Talks began earlier this year, and both sides agreed to discuss security, refugee returns, and political rights.

You can learn more about the peace efforts from this external source:
 Al Jazeera – Doha Peace Talks in Africa

Why the Talks Are Struggling

Peace talks need trust. But when one side says the other is still fighting, the trust disappears.

AFC/M23 says Kinshasa continues military offensives, which means they feel the government is not serious about peace.

How Military Offensives Affect Civilians

Families Forced to Leave Their Homes

When fighting happens, ordinary people suffer most. Thousands of families in North Kivu have had to run away from their homes. They now live in refugee camps, with little food or water.

Children can’t go to school, and parents can’t work. Peace is not just about politics—it’s about saving lives.

Learn more about displaced families from this link:
UNHCR – DRC Refugee Crisis

Aid Workers Struggle to Help

Aid groups find it hard to bring food or medicine to war zones. When Kinshasa continues military offensives despite Doha peace efforts, it becomes too dangerous for them to help.

What Kinshasa Is Saying About the Military Actions

The DRC Government Blames AFC/M23

The government in Kinshasa says that AFC/M23 is the one who starts the attacks. They say they are only defending the country and its people.

Kinshasa also claims that some foreign countries are helping M23 with weapons and support. Rwanda has been accused many times, but it denies helping the rebels.

You can read more about this from BBC:
BBC – DRC Conflict and Rwanda Accusations

Why This Matters for the Whole Region

Peace in the DRC Affects East Africa

The conflict in DRC does not only affect Congo. It also affects Uganda, Rwanda, and other nearby countries. Refugees cross borders, and trade is interrupted.

That’s why many African leaders want the Doha peace efforts to work. If the military offensives by Kinshasa continue, peace could fail, and violence could spread.

What Needs to Happen Now?

Call for Ceasefire and Respect for Peace Talks

Peace is possible, but both sides must stop fighting. A ceasefire will give talks a chance to succeed. Leaders in Doha are asking both the AFC/M23 and the Kinshasa government to show good faith.

Without trust, there can be no peace.

Support for Refugees and Victims

As talks continue, aid must reach those who need it most. Schools must reopen, and families must return home. These steps will help rebuild the communities hurt by war.

Final Thoughts

AFC/M23 says Kinshasa continues military offensives despite Doha peace efforts, and this has made peace talks harder. Still, people in DRC and across Africa hope for an end to the war.

Both sides must choose peace, not power. The future of millions depends on it.


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