Congolese rebel group announces it will initiate a new round of dialogue with the government.

The Congolese rebel group "M23 Movement" announced on the 3rd that they will open a new round of dialogue with the Congolese government in the capital of Qatar, Doha. The dialogue representative of the "M23 Movement", Mbonyinga, said at a press conference that they will engage in the fifth round of dialogue with the Congolese government under the mediation of Qatar. However, he did not disclose the specific time of the dialogue. Mbonyinga said, "M23 Movement" has repeatedly called for signing a ceasefire agreement with the Congolese government before starting a new round of dialogue, but this request has been rejected by the government.