M23 rebels say Rwanda-DR Congo ceasefire deal doesn’t affect them

Congolese refugees DR Congo

Congolese refugees pass through the Bunagana border area of Uganda as they flee due to fighting between M23 rebels and DRC Congo government forces. PHOTO | NICHOLAS KAJOBA | ANADOLU AGENCY VIA AFP

Goma

The M23 rebel group said Thursday that a ceasefire announced a day earlier "doesn't really concern us," while calling for "direct dialogue" with Democratic Republic of Congo's government.