A provisional ceasefire was signed in Qatar between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 militia, committing both parties to establish a permanent truce by August 18. This agreement is a significant advancement towards peace in eastern DRC and the Great Lakes region. M23, a prominent armed group in the region, seeks the release of captured fighters while Congo demands the withdrawal of M23 from seized territories. The final terms remain unclear, reliant on concessions from the DRC and addressing the underlying tensions in the area.
Representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a provisional ceasefire in Qatar, committing to a permanent truce by August 18.
This marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace, security and stability in eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region, according to AU Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
M23 has pushed for the release of captured fighters, whereas Congo has demanded the withdrawal of M23 troops from seized territories.
Thousands of M23 fighters remain in eastern DRC, and the withdrawal will depend largely on what concessions the DRC is willing to make.
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