DRC President Tshisekedi Proposes National Dialogue While Excluding M23 Rebels
Source Summary
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has called for a national dialogue to reduce tensions while excluding M23 rebels from participation. The government plans to suspend 11 public universities located in rebel-controlled areas.
Why it matters
The DRC's exclusion of M23 from dialogue while suspending universities in rebel areas signals an escalation in the government's approach to the armed conflict.
