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