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Rwanda-Backed Rebels Parade New Recruits Raising Questions over Congo Peace Deal
The M23 rebel group showcased new recruits including former soldiers and militia, raising doubts about the peace deal's success amid ongoing ceasefire violations, experts say.
- A military parade by the M23 rebel group in Goma showcased over 7,000 new recruits, raising concerns about the Congo peace deal with Rwanda's support noted by U.N. experts.
- Both sides have accused each other of breaching the ceasefire amid reports of continuing skirmishes between the M23 and government forces.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and millions displaced, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Rights groups, including Amnesty International, expressed concerns about pressure on local youth to join the rebels, as the conflict escalates with both sides accusing each other of ceasefire violations.
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Rwanda-backed M23 shows off new recruits as talks with DRC drag
The M23 said the recruits included Congolese soldiers who surrendered when fighting escalated this year and the local militia members who fought with them, but rights groups fear that prisoners of war and children are being enlisted against their will.
·Pointe-Noire, Congo
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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