Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Framework in Doha

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Above: The Comprehensive Peace Agreement is signed in Doha, Nov. 15, 2025. Image credit: Mahmud Hams/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The Doha peace framework represents a historic breakthrough that brings real hope to eastern Congo after decades of devastating conflict. International leaders such as the African Union, France, and the U.K. have praised both parties for showing genuine courage and political will in reaching this milestone agreement. This comprehensive framework addresses the root causes of the conflict and establishes concrete mechanisms for monitoring and implementation, building on the successful October ceasefire agreements.

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Establishment-critical narrative

These peace talks are nothing but a diplomatic façade and elaborate theater designed to secure foreign access to Congo's mineral wealth while civilians continue suffering. The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated by both sides, with M23 committing massacres while expanding territorial control and refusing to withdraw even one meter. External powers care more about strategic minerals than displaced families, turning negotiations into a trading floor for powerful interests rather than genuine dialogue on justice.

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