Peace talks between Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, initially planned for Doha, have been postponed indefinitely.
The delay comes amid a rapid offensive by M23 fighters, which has left thousands dead and hundreds of thousands displaced.
Both sides had been expected to discuss a ceasefire, but invitations for the meeting have not been sent, citing organizational issues.
The conflict is rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and competition for mineral control.
A recent discreet meeting between Congo’s government and M23 representatives in Doha led to the rebels’ withdrawal from the strategic mining town of Walikale, but the situation remains volatile, with both sides dug in.
The international community is pushing for a ceasefire and negotiations to resume, but the path forward is unclear, and the conflict may escalate further.
