DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
Summary
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to protect civilians, allow humanitarian aid, and release prisoners after talks in Switzerland. They also set up a new system to monitor a ceasefire as part of efforts to end ongoing fighting in eastern DRC.Key Facts
- The DRC government and M23 rebels met for five days of talks in Montreux, Switzerland.
- Both sides promised not to harm civilians or block aid in conflict areas.
- They agreed to release prisoners within 10 days to help build trust.
- A new ceasefire monitoring system was created to oversee peace agreement steps.
- M23, supported by Rwanda, has controlled parts of eastern DRC since 2021.
- A US-brokered peace deal was signed in December but fighting has continued.
- Human Rights Watch reported that aid deliveries and civilians’ movements have been blocked in recent clashes.
- Representatives from Qatar, the US, Switzerland, and the African Union helped mediate these talks.
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