The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 rebels have agreed to a pause in fighting as part of renewed efforts to reach a broader peace deal. A joint statement released late Wednesday announced a “cessation of hostilities” to remain in place for the duration of the ongoing talks in Doha, Qatar.
The agreement follows a fresh round of violence earlier this year, including a deadly M23 assault that led to the capture of two of the DRC’s largest cities. The truce has been described as a significant step forward, following several failed peace attempts in the past.
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Qatar’s mediation is being credited with bringing the parties back to the table. The Gulf state recently facilitated a rare meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame.
Despite the breakthrough, clashes in South Kivu province have continued underlining the fragile nature of the truce and the challenges still facing the peace process.
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