DRC government and M23 rebels agree to civilian and aid protection

The Democratic Republic of the Congo government and M23 rebels have agreed to facilitate aid deliveries and release prisoners following five days of talks in Switzerland. They committed to ensuring humanitarian access, protecting civilians, and providing medical care, while also establishing a ceasefire monitoring mechanism. This progress comes amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, exacerbated by the M23’s territorial gains since 2021.

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