The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to cease hostilities in eastern Congo. This signing followed prior discussions held in Washington, highlighting the conflicts rooted in the Rwandan genocide. The violence, driven by the M23's assaults, has led to significant casualties and displacement. The efforts to reach peace included previous meetings initiated by Qatar and involvement from US officials. To bolster peace, both parties had been moving toward a ceasefire, despite historical tensions and Rwanda's alleged support for M23.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo.
M23 rebels have been engaged in heavy fighting, spurred by M23's bloody January assault and capture of the DRC's two largest cities.
The decades-long conflict has roots in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, with M23 made up primarily of ethnic Tutsi fighters.
Eastern Congo has seen thousands killed and hundreds of thousands displaced this year while escalating the risk of a full-blown regional war.
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