DR Congo gov't, M23 launch new round of talks in Qatar

6/5/2025 7:21

A new round of dialogue between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group began on Sunday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, local media reported Monday.



According to Radio Okapi, a UN-supported outlet, representatives from both the DRC government and the M23 arrived in Doha over the weekend at the invitation of Qatari mediators. Sources familiar with the discussions said the current talks remain at a preliminary stage.



The M23 confirmed the arrival of their delegation in Doha to Xinhua, but the Congolese government has not yet issued a formal response. On April 23, the DRC government released a statement confirming that it had reached a consensus with the M23 on working together toward a truce that would contribute to the establishment of an effective ceasefire.