Thousands gathered in Beni to pay their respects to Idengo, whose outspoken songs criticized both the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels
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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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DR Congo’s military has called for de-escalation as peace talks continue, urging troops and self-defense forces to respect the ceasefire agreement.
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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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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pushed deeper into eastern Congo, seizing a strategic town and cutting off army positions despite recent ceasefire calls.
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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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