Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Summary
A peace-monitoring mission has arrived in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to check if the ceasefire between the DRC army and M23 rebels is being followed. The mission, supported by the UN and regional countries, aims to track violations after a truce was signed in Qatar, but fighting continues in some areas.Key Facts
- The ceasefire is between the DRC army and the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly supported by Rwanda.
- The monitoring mission was deployed to South Kivu province, a region rich in minerals and impacted by fighting.
- The mission includes members from the DRC government, M23, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
- The United Nations provided logistical help through its MONUSCO peacekeeping mission.
- The mission will visit areas like Uvira and Kalehe, sites of recent conflict.
- Peace talks have been led by Qatar and the United States and resulted in agreements in 2024 and late 2025.
- Despite peace deals and a historic cooperation agreement between DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, clashes still happen.
- Both the DRC government and M23 accuse each other of breaking the ceasefire and committing serious abuses.
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