"M23, which is backed by Rwanda, occupies large parts of the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in Congo's mineral-rich east. In a statement on X, Kinshasa reaffirmed its "desire to achieve a cessation of hostilities, to guarantee the security of the population, and to prepare the conditions for a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement." Qatar, US and African Union to help monitor ceasefire"
"Qatar's Foreign Ministry said that the mechanism will "investigate and verify reported violations ... and communicate with relevant parties to prevent a resumption of hostilities." It described the deal as a "pivotal step" toward a comprehensive peace agreement in eastern Congo. Qatar, the United States of America and the African Union will participate in the mechanisms as observers, the ministry said."
"The body itself will consist of an equal number of representatives from the Congolese government and M23, as well as representaitves from the 12-country International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka described the agreement as a "significant advancement" in a post on X. What is the conflict in the eastern DRC? M23 is one of the over 100 armed groups active in eastern Congo. Around 7 million people have been displaced in the conflict, according to the UN."
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group agreed to establish an international mechanism to oversee the July ceasefire that has not ended hostilities. Qatar mediated the Doha agreement and the monitoring body will investigate and verify reported violations and communicate with parties to prevent renewed fighting. Qatar, the United States and the African Union will serve as observers. The mechanism will include equal representatives from the Congolese government and M23 and members from the 12-country International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. M23 is backed by Rwanda and controls large areas of North and South Kivu; over 7 million people have been displaced.
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