The first day after the March 20th deadline set by the Eastern African forces (EAC) passed.

The M23 has ignored EAC deadlines to withdraw and is not expected to meet this latest demand.

The consequences were not explained.

M23 forces had declared a ceasefire two weeks ago to make room for a political process.

Renewed fighting between the Congolese army and various armed groups has displaced 300,000 people in February alone,
according to UNHCR.

Since MAR 2022 – conflict across North Kivu has forced more than 800,000 people to flee from their homes.

Humanitarian agencies have raised alarm over rising cases of cholera outbreak at Bulengo camp, hosting about 100,000 people who have been displaced in recent fighting in 2023.

The European Union, France, and the U.S. have endorsed UN reports that Kigali backs the M23 and have called on the Rwandan gov’t to stop support to the armed group. Kigali denies the charge.

Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan have deployed troops to the region, North Kivu. Angola is sending soldiers
in the coming days.

Aljazeera.