DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Democratic Republic of Congo's government and M23 rebels agreed to facilitate humanitarian aid, protect civilians, and release prisoners following five-day talks in Switzerland. Both sides committed to prevent actions undermining aid delivery, refrain from targeting civilians, and established a ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Prisoner releases scheduled within ten days aim to build confidence amid ongoing eastern DRC conflict.
Key Entities
Democratic Republic of CongoM23 rebelsRwandaSwitzerlandUS Department of StateSouth KivuEastern DRC