DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group agreed on a plan for peace talks after meetings in Switzerland. They agreed on steps to negotiate peace and to monitor ceasefire violations, aiming to end fighting in the eastern DRC.Key Facts
- The DRC and AFC/M23 group held peace talks in Switzerland from August 17 to 21, 2026.
- Both sides agreed on a roadmap with specific steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement.
- They stressed the importance of a standardized way to report ceasefire violations.
- A ceasefire verification mission is planned for Minembwe in South Kivu province on August 24, 2026.
- The talks included mediators from the United States, Qatar, Switzerland, the African Union Commission, and Togo.
- The parties agreed to create a mechanism to review progress and solve problems related to the peace agreement.
- Fighting in eastern DRC has continued despite a peace agreement signed in Doha, Qatar, late last year.
- The conflict involves many armed groups fighting over mineral-rich land in the eastern part of the DRC.
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