General · 23 August 2026

DR Congo and M23 rebels plan peace talks after five days in Switzerland

The DR Congo government and M23 rebels agreed a plan for peace talks after five days of meetings in Switzerland. They pledged to pursue negotiations for peace and monitor a ceasefire, having previously signed a US-brokered framework in 2025. Disagreements remain over sanctions against M23, detainee release, and political reforms.

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