Wed Jan 08 18:06:38 UTC 2025: ## M23 Rebels Claim Fight for Survival, Seek Dialogue in DR Congo
**Goma, DR Congo** – M23 rebel leader Bertrand Bisimwa has told Al Jazeera that his group’s ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is a fight for survival, while simultaneously expressing a desire for dialogue to resolve the decades-long conflict. Bisimwa’s statement, aired on Al Jazeera, comes amidst ongoing clashes and accusations of human rights abuses against the M23. The group’s claims of self-defense and their pursuit of peace negotiations remain contentious, with the Congolese government and regional partners maintaining a different perspective on the situation. The statement marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, though its impact on peace efforts remains to be seen.
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