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DRC conflict: Diplomatic pressure and rebel instability

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In ~~early October~~ late 2026, the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo evolved through intensified international diplomatic pressure, internal rebel instability, and new mediation efforts. Diplomatic efforts have coalesced around a demand from the UN Security Council, the African Union, and the United States for the ‘immediate and unconditional withdrawal’ of Rwandan forces from Congolese territory and an end to their support for M23. ~~On October 5,~~ Mediation efforts have seen significant activity. Following the establishment of a ~~high-level~~ peace roadmap in Switzerland under the Doha Framework Agreement, the African Union ~~mediation~~ deployed a high-level delegation ~~arrived in Goma~~ to ~~engage~~ Goma in ~~direct talks with M23 leaders. The~~ early October. This delegation, including former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Sahle-Work Zewde, met with Congo River Alliance (AFC/M23) leaders, including Corneille Nangaa, to discuss security developments and potential political exits. ~~The mediators also scheduled meetings with MONUSCO representatives. By October 6, African Union facilitators had urged a ceasefire,~~ While the ~~protection of civilians, and unhindered humanitarian access following their discussions with various actors. Concurrently,~~ International Conference on the ~~DRC Minister of Justice, Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko Andali, met with a UN Expert Group~~ Great Lakes Region (CIRGL) completed ceasefire verification missions in ~~Kinshasa to emphasize the need for accountability~~ Minembwe and ~~adherence~~ Masisi, fighting persists. At the COMESA summit, Congolese officials urged member states to ~~international law~~ address regional instability, which they attribute to ~~protect civilian populations.~~ Rwandan-led looting of natural resources. Internally, the AFC/M23 alliance continues to face power struggles between its political ~~wing, led by Nangaa,~~ wing and ~~its~~ military ~~command. The~~ command, exacerbated by the arrest of political adviser Theo ~~Binamungu, amid allegations of a plot to sideline commander Sultani Makenga,~~ Binamungu. The group has ~~threatened the group’s cohesion~~ also transitioned toward establishing a parallel administration in territories like Goma and Bukavu, implementing its ~~ability to negotiate with Kinshasa.~~ own taxation and governance structures. On the battlefield, ~~fighting persists~~ violence remains severe. Clashes in Masisi ~~territory. On October 3, the FARDC and Wazalendo militia groups reportedly regained control of Remeka~~ have caused mass displacement and ~~several neighboring localities in the Ufamandu Ier groupement. Additionally, the security situation remains dire due to~~ a cholera outbreak, while the Allied Democratic Forces ~~(ADF).~~ (ADF) have been linked to over 1,500 victims of human rights violations in 2026. Reports from Amnesty International and civil society also allege war crimes by M23, including summary executions and illegal mineral trafficking.

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