DRC: Goma residents split on M23 ceasefire announcement

As the M23 rebellion pushes further into South Kivu following the fall of Goma, the group has declared a ceasefire set to take effect on Thursday, February 3, 2025. The M23 stated that the decision was made in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis.

However, reactions in Goma remain mixed. While some residents welcome the move as a step toward peace, others express deep skepticism about its credibility.

“We are really exhausted,…