The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have committed to an immediate ceasefire after peace talks facilitated by Qatar.
The breakthrough came before the Nairobi Process led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, initiated in March, and marks the most significant development since last month.
According to a statement released by the two parties on Wednesday, they agreed to a 'ceasefire', which is monumental following the rebel group's resurgence this year.
The renewed fighting has displaced thousands, even as the United Nations warns of war crimes. "In the spirit of mutual understanding and a shared commitment to resolving the conflict through peaceful means, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the AMF/M23 held some peace talks facilitated by the State of Qatar," the statement read. "After frank and constructive discussions, representatives of the DRC and the AFC/M23 agreed to work towards concluding a truce that would contribute to the effectiveness of the ceasefire," it further added.
