DR Congo Rebels Declare Ceasefire

There's renewed hope for a peaceful resolution to the country's conflict after M23 rebels declared a unilateral ceasefire ahead of the second round of talks with government.

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Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire

The New Times, 9 January 2013

THE M23 rebels have declared unilateral ceasefire ahead of the second round of negotiations with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government in Kampala, Uganda. read more »

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Displaced families find shelter at an orphanage in Goma,two days after M23 rebels claimed control of the city (file photo).

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Welcomes Action on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

UN News Service, 8 January 2013

The United Nations official dealing with conflict-related sexual violence today welcomed the Security Council's imposition of sanctions on two armed groups active in the eastern ... read more »
Uganda: Congo Govt, Rebels Back On Roundtable

New Vision, 8 January 2013

The Congolese Government and the M23 rebels have resumed the dialogue to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo at Speke Resort Munyonyo. read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AU Committed to DR Congo Peace Efforts

The New Times, 8 January 2013

The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Ramtane Lamamra, has said AU is interested in finding the root causes and solution to the crisis in the eastern ... read more »
Rwanda: DRC Conflict Leaves Rwandan Fish Traders With Smelly Stock

The New Times, 8 January 2013

TRADERS have wish lists, but for Rwanda traders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is not profits at the moment; the continued conflict in eastern parts of the country means ... read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC Nothing Really Changes (opinion)

The New Times, 8 January 2013

It's just over one week since the New Year began. The euphoria is slowly dying down and we are gradually getting back to normal - which means going about our lives in an unexciting ... read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rep. Karen Bass Statement in Reaction to Rebels Declaring a Ceasefire (press release)

United States House Of Representatives, 8 January 2013

Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), Ranking of Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights issued the following statement today in reaction to Congolese ... read more »

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Congo Govt and Rebels to Resume Talks

The M23 rebels group have agreed to continue peace talks with government, but have set conditions for the meeting. Read more »
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- Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels to Resume Talks
UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in DR Congo

A surge in violence between ethnic groups has displaced thousands of people, creating a serious humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the ... Read more »
- Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Triggers Humanitarian Crisis
- Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DR Congo Remains 'Extremely Worrying' - UN Official

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foryohjonathan0000

Jan 9 2013, 18:53

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GREAT JOB AND MOVES AU. IT MUST NOT STOP AT DRC. LET THERE BE PEACE IN THE WHOLE CONTINENTAL AFRICA. IT IS TIME FOR AFRICANS AND THE CONTINENT TO ENJOY THEIR LOVE, PEACEFUL AND PROGRESSIVE CONTINENT "AFRICA".

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