Congo, Rwanda-Backed Rebels Sign Landmark Ceasefire Declaration in Qatar

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar, committing to a permanent ceasefire and paving the way for a comprehensive peace agreement. This declaration aims to end decades of devastating conflict in eastern Congo, with a final peace deal targeted for signing no later than August 18.

The agreement, facilitated in Qatar, builds upon a prior peace deal between Congo and Rwanda signed in June, which was brokered by the United States. This marks the first direct commitment by both sides since the M23 rebels seized key cities in eastern Congo, exacerbating what the U.N. describes as one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian crises, with 7 million people displaced.

While specific terms of the final agreement remain to be fully detailed, the declaration underscores a mutual commitment to de-escalation and a path towards lasting stability in the mineral-rich region.

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