DRC government and rebels advance talks on ceasefire terms
US State Department says Congo sides move forward on peace protocol and humanitarian arrangements.
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Congo Conflict
Congo peace deal shaky as DRC, Burundi accuse Rwanda of attacks
Congo’s new peace agreement appears to collapse as DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of escalating cross-border attacks
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Peace deal stumbles as fresh clashes erupt in eastern Congo
Fighting has intensified in eastern Congo despite a recent Congo-Rwanda peace accord, forcing evacuations, causing casualties, and drawing in regional forces.
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Belgium warns Congo truce shows no progress after one month
Congo’s fragile ceasefire with M23 shows no results a month later as Belgium urges progress in Qatar-mediated peace efforts.
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Rebels kill 30+ in Congo’s North Kivu
Deadly rebel attacks in Congo’s North Kivu left over 30 dead, homes destroyed, and residents held hostage as violence intensifies in the region.
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Fierce fighting erupts as Congo troops face militia tied to Lubanga
Heavy fighting in eastern Congo leaves civilians and fighters dead as the army battles warlord Lubanga’s newly formed militia.
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European leaders back new peace effort in eastern Congo
France and the EU welcomed a new agreement between Congo and M23 rebels as a major step toward peace following Qatar’s diplomatic mediation.
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Congo, M23 start truce talks in Doha
Mediated by Qatar with AU involvement, Congo and M23 are negotiating a potential truce following months of deadly conflict.
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Rwanda’s Boss Mining fuels Congo rebel mineral trade
The UN links Rwanda’s Boss Mining solution to smuggled minerals from Congo rebels that fund the M23 insurgency.
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Congolese army intercepts aircraft amid renewed eastern tensions
An unregistered plane was intercepted in eastern Congo while M23 rebels alleged a government airstrike destroyed vital humanitarian supplies.
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