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Ceasefire Declared in Eastern DR Congo After Weeks of Deadly Clashes

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  • Rebel groups in eastern DR Congo declare humanitarian ceasefire starting Tuesday.
  • Over 400,000 displaced in ongoing conflict, with hundreds killed and injured.
  • Rwanda’s involvement and regional peace talks under international scrutiny.

The coalition of rebel factions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a humanitarian ceasefire set to take effect on Tuesday.

In a statement, the alliance including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, said the decision was made for “humanitarian reasons” after weeks of territorial gains in the volatile region.

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The United Nations reports that recent clashes in and around Goma, eastern DR Congo’s largest city, have resulted in at least 900 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries following its capture by rebel forces.

The G7 nations and the European Union have condemned the offensive, calling it a blatant violation of DR Congo’s sovereignty.

The rebel alliance, known as the Congo River Alliance, has accused the Congolese military of indiscriminately bombing civilian areas using aircraft.

Despite previously signaling plans to expand its control, the group now says it will hold its current positions and refrain from further territorial advances.

“We reiterate our commitment to protecting and defending the civilian population and our positions,” the alliance said in its statement.

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Ongoing violence has displaced hundreds of thousands of people over the past three years, with the UN refugee agency estimating that over 400,000 have been forced from their homes since the start of 2025 alone.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who also serves as commander-in-chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, was vague when asked whether Rwandan troops were present in DR Congo.

“There are many things I don’t know,” he told CNN on Monday. “But if you ask me whether there is a problem in Congo that concerns Rwanda, and whether Rwanda would do anything to protect itself, I’d say 100%.”

Meanwhile, human rights organizations are urging increased international pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its alleged support for the rebels.

DR Congo’s communications minister has called for global sanctions against Rwanda.

“A strong decision must be taken, not just condemnation, but real action to stop what Rwanda is doing,” Patrick Muyaya told Reuters. “Sanctions are the minimum.”

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The presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda are set to attend a regional peace summit in Tanzania on Friday.

With three decades of conflict behind them, any negotiations—if they do not collapse, as they have multiple times over the past year—are expected to be long and arduous.

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