DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have agreed to a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo as peace talks mediated by Qatar continue, following a major escalation in violence that has killed thousands and raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Furthermore, the truce follows a surprise meeting between the Congolese and Rwandan presidents in Doha despite ongoing accusations from DR Congo that Rwanda is arming rebels and exploiting mineral resources an accusation Rwanda strongly denies.
