A ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to begin on August 4, following mediation efforts by the Angolan government, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
The agreement was reached after talks between the DRC and Rwanda, though specific details regarding the parties involved in the ceasefire and its duration remain unclear.
The announcement comes after a two-week humanitarian truce in July failed to halt fierce fighting between Congolese government forces and the M23 rebel group.
The DRC has repeatedly accused neighboring Rwanda of backing the M23, a claim that Rwanda has consistently denied.
The ongoing conflict in North Kivu province has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with over 1.7 million people displaced.
This brings the total number of displaced individuals in Congo to a staggering 7.2 million, according to UN estimates.
A spokesperson for the Congolese foreign ministry confirmed the ceasefire to Reuters, stating that it will be indefinite.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, hoping that this ceasefire will lead to a lasting peace in the region.
