Bukavu residents say 'selfish interests' are behind the collapse of peace talks between rebels and Congo's government:: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo:: March 18, 2025:: Hypocrate Marume, Bukavu resident"It is with dismay that we learned some participants withdrew from the dialogue.

President Felix Tshisekedi, who has long ruled out dialogue with M23, considered changing his position after a string of defeats as regional support for Congo has waned.

The Rwanda-backed militia’s decision followed European Union sanctions over three senior Rwandan military officials, five senior leaders of the M23, and a gold refinery announced earlier on Monday, as criticism grows of Kigali’s backing of the group that has seized two major Congolese cities.