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DRC vs M23: Regional Mediation Challenges and Humanitarian Complexities
DRC vs M23: Regional Mediation Challenges and Humanitarian Complexities
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As violence escalates in eastern DRC, displacing millions and straining regional relations, AfroVerdict joins a security studies expert to analyze the complex... 28.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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DRC vs M23: Regional Mediation Challenges and Humanitarian Complexities
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As violence escalates in Eastern DRC, displacing millions and straining regional relations, AfroVerdict joins a security studies expert, to analyze the conflict's complex dynamics. From failed peace processes to mineral-driven warfare, we examine why this African crisis is escalating.
The discussion highlights how different initiatives addressing the DRC crisis highlight different approaches to conflict resolution.As for challenges to regional cooperation, she highlights the involvement of two major regional groupings - SADC and the East African Community - each bringing distinct priorities to the table," creating both opportunities and challenges for coordinated action.Regarding international efforts, Dr. Abaho assesses the inefficiency of the United Nations.Since the beginning of the year, over a million people have been displaced, with the humanitarian situation deteriorating as the conflict stretches on. When people "are denied access to medical, food, water, shelter" it is not simply "irresponsible, but also anti-human".With "families separated across regions facing particular challenges in accessing basic services," Abaho underscores that "any conflict resolution must consider the population's basic needs as fundamental to sustainable peace".Looking forward, the analysis suggests the value of "inclusive dialogue that represents all stakeholders" and the potential for "coordinated regional approaches to complement national efforts." To hear more analytics on the DRC-M23 conflict, check out the entire episode of the AfroVerdict podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Afripods.► Check out all the episodes of AfroVerdict.
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DRC vs M23: Regional Mediation Challenges and Humanitarian Complexities
10:19 28.03.2025 (Updated: 10:20 06.04.2025) Viktor Anokhin
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As violence escalates in eastern DRC, displacing millions and straining regional relations, AfroVerdict joins a security studies expert to analyze the complex dynamics of the conflict. From failed peace processes to mineral-driven warfare, we examine why this African crisis is escalating.
The discussion highlights how different initiatives addressing the DRC crisis highlight different approaches to conflict resolution.
"The Nairobi-based agreement focuses more on community engagement and ceasefire mechanisms, while the Angola-based process emphasized neutralizing armed groups," according to Dr. Anne Abaho security studies and international relations lecturer at Nkumba University, Uganda.
As for challenges to regional cooperation, she highlights the involvement of two major regional groupings - SADC and the East African Community - each bringing distinct priorities to the table," creating both opportunities and challenges for coordinated action.
Regarding international efforts, Dr. Abaho assesses the inefficiency of the United Nations.
"The General Assembly will condemn, but that is where it kind of goes silent," Abaho says, adding that "the international community" seems to be playing with "unclear deals in the DRC."
Since the beginning of the year, over a million people have been displaced, with the humanitarian situation deteriorating as the conflict stretches on. When people "are denied access to medical, food, water, shelter" it is not simply "irresponsible, but also anti-human".
With "families separated across regions facing particular challenges in accessing basic services," Abaho underscores that "any conflict resolution must consider the population's basic needs as fundamental to sustainable peace".
Looking forward, the analysis suggests the value of "inclusive dialogue that represents all stakeholders" and the potential for "coordinated regional approaches to complement national efforts."
"Aligning security, political and humanitarian interventions remains crucial for progress," Dr. Abaho states.
To hear more analytics on the DRC-M23 conflict, check out the entire episode of the AfroVerdict podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
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