Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap for Peace in Eastern Congo
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an internationally brokered peace process that has seen the parties make cautious concessions, without ending the fighting.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have reached an agreement on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo. This development comes after a series of cautious concessions made by both parties during recent peace process negotiations, which have thus far failed to bring an end to the fighting.
The parties have committed to pursuing negotiations towards a comprehensive peace deal, as outlined in a joint statement released on Saturday night. The roadmap includes a sequence of steps and timelines for negotiations, as well as the establishment of a mechanism to address problems in implementing the peace deal signed last year in Qatar.
Additionally, the two sides have agreed on the importance of a standardized method for reporting ceasefire violations. A ceasefire verification mission is scheduled to arrive in Minembwe, South Kivu province, in eastern DR Congo, on Monday, marking the first formal inspection since the peace deal was signed in November 2025.
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