The move comes after the M23 rebels backtracked on their commitment to withdraw from the strategic town of Walikale on Monday
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The remarks highlight the broader regional implications of the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have advanced since January, sparking violence
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Congolese army officials have not responded, but local residents confirmed on Monday that rebels remain in control of the town
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A planned meeting last week in Luanda, where Congo and M23 were set for their first direct talks, collapsed after M23 withdrew following European Union sanctions against the group and Rwandan officials
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M23 rebels withdrew from Walikale to support peace efforts and dialogue, following a ceasefire declared in February to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo.
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The ongoing conflict between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army has displaced hundreds of thousands within the country
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Walikale, with a population of 15,000, marks the furthest western reach of the rebels since their swift offensive began in January
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Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame met in Doha on Tuesday
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On Sunday, after M23 seized control of eastern Congo’s two largest cities, President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration conceded to negotiations in Angola
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