M23 Rebel Group
The Congolese government and the M23 rebel group, which is supported by Rwanda, have reached a comprehensive ceasefire to end the fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A permanent cessation of air, sea, and land-based hostilities is part of the deal, which was made in Doha, Qatar. Additionally, it outlaws hate speech, sabotage, and any attempt to annex additional territory through force.
Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, praised the development. “With a commitment to responsibly implement the agreement’s articles, the Declaration of Principles signed today paves the way for direct negotiations towards a comprehensive peace that addresses the conflict’s underlying causes,” he said.
Both parties have committed to working closely with regional and international organizations. A roadmap to restore state authority in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the government has long struggled to maintain control, is one of the main provisions.
Reaffirming national sovereignty is “a normal thing for any country,” according to U.S. Senior Advisor Massad Boulos, who also underlined the necessity of ongoing communication and perseverance.
The humanitarian effects of years of war are also covered in the pact. In compliance with international law, it guarantees the safe, voluntary, and respectable return of refugees and internally displaced people. The agreement also includes pledges to cooperate with regional civilian protection mechanisms and UN peacekeepers.
The last round of peace negotiations is scheduled to end on August 1.
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