Congolese government and M23 to hold 6th round of talks
The sixth round of peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels, initially scheduled for this week, has been rescheduled to next week. The negotiations will take place in Qatar and aim to establish a mechanism for a permanent ceasefire,…
The sixth round of peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels, initially scheduled for this week, has been rescheduled to next week. The negotiations will take place in Qatar and aim to establish a mechanism for a permanent ceasefire, amidst ongoing conflicts in South and North Kivu.
The delegations will concentrate on the enforcement of the ceasefire, the expected conduct of involved parties, and the guarantors of the agreement. A significant point of contention is the role of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission, toward which the M23 has expressed considerable distrust.
The talks will also review a draft peace agreement prepared by Qatari mediators. International stakeholders, including the United States and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are actively participating, reflecting substantial global support for the peace process.
The sixth round of peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels, initially scheduled for this week, has been rescheduled to next week.
This round of discussions follows the August meetings in Doha, which focused on prisoner exchanges and confidence-building measures. Qatar will again provide coordination and logistical support, with the objective of facilitating a durable peace agreement.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
