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M23 opposes the opening of DRC’s Goma International Airport
It was suggested at peace negotiations that the airport would primarily serve humanitarian purposes to bring in aid for communities affected by the conflict
DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas
The rebels claim they were compelled to defend civilian towns after ‘indiscriminate aggression’ by government troops
Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges
Sources said Mnangagwa and Ramaphosa discussed Kabila’s predicament in Zimbabwe in August and agreed that the treason charges were not fair
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation
The international relations department was not aware of the rebels’ presence in South Africa
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Opposition officials in the DRC have accused the government of blocking their attempts to travel to the forum hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation