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Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has called for a nationwide political dialogue aimed at resolving regional conflicts, while explicitly ruling out participation by the M23 rebel faction. The move seeks to isolate the armed group diplomatically.
Congolese authorities have halted academic activities in eastern regions under M23 rebel control, disrupting education for thousands of students amid escalating conflict.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. This agreement, facilitated by international mediators, aims to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has released 15 prisoners to M23 rebels, marking a significant step in the Doha peace process. This exchange is part of an ongoing effort to de-escalate conflict and implement a peace deal in the region.
Human Rights Watch has released a report accusing M23 rebels and Rwandan forces of committing widespread atrocities against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The report details killings, rapes, and other abuses in the region.
MONUSCO, the UN's peacekeeping mission, has welcomed progress in talks between Kinshasa and M23 rebels, which led to an agreement to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days.
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels have signed a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland to oversee the implementation of peace efforts, with new reports confirming the deal.
Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
M23 rebels are reported to have killed 29 civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-June, according to NewVision.co.ug.
US sanctions Rwanda military, four senior commanders over support to M23 rebels the-star.co.ke
Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo forces kill military spokesperson for M23 rebel group Anadolu Ajansı
DR Congo government forces have targeted a strategic coltan mine in a drone strike against M23 rebels.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has established a three-month framework for a national political dialogue while explicitly barring the M23 rebel group from taking part. The move aims to address domestic tensions amid ongoing regional security challenges.
A mission to verify the ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has been deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The team is now operating in South Kivu to monitor the agreement.
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebel fighters have reached an agreement on a roadmap for future peace negotiations. This joint statement marks a significant step towards de-escalation and a potential resolution to the conflict.
M23 rebels have reportedly seized the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to the deaths of at least 773 people. The conflict continues to escalate in the region.
The M23 rebel group has begun to pull back from towns in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as international pressure for a ceasefire intensifies.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has accused M23 rebels of carrying out deadly attacks, even as peace talks are underway in Switzerland.
Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels claim withdrawal from key DR Congo city Inbox.lv
France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city.
A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo has reportedly killed at least 200 people, though the M23 rebel group controlling the mine disputes this official death toll.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and top officials, citing their alleged support for M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed
The Congolese government has ordered the closure of educational institutions in territories currently held by the M23 rebel group and allied militias, citing security risks for students and staff.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, aiming to end the ongoing conflict in the eastern region.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, aiming to de-escalate conflict in eastern Congo and move towards a lasting resolution.
AFC/M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have withdrawn from several positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following US diplomatic pressure. The Congolese army has moved in to regain control, marking a significant development in the conflict.
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has taken control of Bunagana town in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels.
The DR Congo government and the M23 rebel group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries, protect civilians, and release prisoners within 10 days. This accord, made under the Doha Framework, aims to ease the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Fighting is escalating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Congolese soldiers, supported by local armed groups, and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, pushing civilians to a breaking point.
At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army, accusing it of supporting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mass graves have been discovered in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the Uvira region.
M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report Anadolu Ajansı
More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
Despite former President Trump's claims of ending the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues in the eastern region between government troops, militia allies, and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.