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flag DRC's president urged Rwanda to stop backing M23 rebels and pursue peace at a Brussels forum, stressing diplomacy over sanctions.

flag On October 9, 2025, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi publicly urged Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end support for the M23 rebel group and pursue peace during the EU’s Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, calling for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue amid ongoing violence that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands. flag Tshisekedi emphasized the need for courage and honesty between leaders, delaying potential sanctions to allow diplomacy a chance. flag Kagame, present at the event, did not respond directly but acknowledged shared momentum for peace and investment. flag Despite a June U.S.-brokered agreement and a July declaration of principles aimed at a permanent ceasefire, progress remains limited, with M23 retaining control over key eastern DRC cities like Goma and Bukavu. flag The region continues to face severe humanitarian and economic challenges.

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