Doha Negotiations: Why the DRC Must Refuse the Ceasefire and the Release of Prisoners
The Doha negotiations, presented as a
decisive step towards restoring peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC), once again revolve around two central proposals: a ceasefire
between the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC), the Wazalendo self-defence groups
and the March 23 Movement (M23), and the release of prisoners associated with
the latter. For international mediators and certain foreign partners, these
measures appear reasonable, aimed at reducing the intensity of the fighting and
creating a climate conducive to dialogue.
Yet a closer examination of the
situation demonstrates that these proposals pose major threats to the
sovereignty, security, and stability of the DRC. The country’s recent history,
the painful lessons of previous agreements, and the well-established strategies
of its adversaries all show that conceding on these points would mean repeating
the same mistakes that have allowed Rwanda and its proxy armed groups to
sustain destabilising ambitions. Refusing these conditions is not an act of
obstinacy, but a strategic imperative for an embattled state.
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