Who Has Upper Hand in Doha: Kigali or Kinshasha?

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This ceasefire has been imposed on Kigali not only by the African authorities but also, by Resolution 2773 of the United Nations Security Council. Sanctions have been imposed by the United States and Europe.

In Doha, leaders of Rwanda and DRC are meeting directly after several months of trading hostile barbs. Certain sections of Congolese believe that Kinshasa has the momentum after a successful campaign to internationally isolate Kigali.

Their plea that M23 has never been in favour of peace, because on several occasions they have been offered the hand of peace, but they have never accepted it, whether at the meetings of the presidents of the SADC, the EAC or the ECCAS. This stand is getting international traction as the countries debunking Kigali for its part in perpetrating violence is increasing.

 This ceasefire has been imposed on Kigali not only by the African authorities but also, by Resolution 2773 of the United Nations Security Council. Sanctions have been imposed by the United States and Europe.

But whether these steps can force Kigali into concessions remains to be seen. Already controlling two mineral-rich provinces, the rebels hold significant sway. Last December, a meeting between the two leaders in Angola’s capital was aborted after the Rwandan president was a no-show.

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Kinshasa now appears willing to hold direct dialogue with the rebels, a suggestion it considered a non-starter until two weeks ago.