The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the rebel group March 23 Movement (M23), under the Congo River Alliance, signed a Declaration of Principles in Doha, mediated by Qatar.
The agreement, welcomed by the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO, aims to establish a ceasefire and joint implementation mechanism.
It includes the commitments to ensure the voluntary, safe return of displaced persons and promote inclusive dialogue to address conflict roots.