The group’s announcement came hours after President Felix Tshisekedi called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion.

We will stay here in Congo and fight. If we do not stay alive here, let’s stay dead here,’ said Congo’s defence minister.

The M23 says soldiers who no longer wanted to fight, would be allowed to return to civilian life, but that some were ready to join the group.

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Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...