DR Congo Peace Deal Signing Delayed
The signing of a peace deal between Congo and M23 rebels has been delayed after the two sides disagreed on the wording of the document.
Displaced People from North Kivu
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Peace Deal Delayed
VOA, 11 November 2013
A ceremony to wrap up a peace deal between Congo and defeated M23 rebels was delayed on Monday evening after the two sides disagreed on the wording of the pact, a Ugandan minister… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
M23 Leader - DRC Needs Political, Not Military Solution
VOA, 11 November 2013
The leader of the M23 rebel movement told VOA the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo requires a political, not military solution. Bertrand Bisimwa says, if the DRC… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Optimism As Congo Peace Deal Is Signed Today
Daily News, 11 November 2013
THE world's focus is on Uganda's capital, Kampala today as the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to sign a peace deal with the M23 rebel group to formally end the conflict… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Disbanding of M23 Rebel Group in Democratic Republic of Congo Offers Hope for a Safer Future for Mountain Gorillas
AWF, 11 November 2013
Presence of other rebel groups in region, in combination with other threats against great apes, still pose potential harm to the endangered species Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Congo, M23 Rebels Set to Sign Peace Deal
VOA, 11 November 2013
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to sign a peace deal Monday with M23 rebels, a week after the group announced it was halting its fighting to pursue its goals through… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Concern Over Unexploded Bombs in Eastern DRC
UNIRIN, 8 November 2013
With thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) expected to return to villages abandoned by M23 after recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there are… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
UN Works to Protect Great Apes, Habitat, Amid Ongoing Instability in DR Congo
UN News, 7 November 2013
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the United Nations has been supporting efforts to end armed violence, protect civilians and spur economic investment and… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Govt, Rebels Set to Sign Peace Deal
VOA, 8 November 2013
Uganda says the Democratic Republic of Congo's government will sign a peace deal on Monday with rebel group M23, which gave up its fight this week. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Envoy 'Excited' About Peace Deal With M23
VOA, 10 November 2013
A top Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) envoy says Congolese are excited about the prospects of peace following reports the government in Kinshasa will sign a peace deal with M23… Read more »
InFocus
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Officials say around 1,500 fighters from the Congolese rebel group M23 surrendered to the Ugandan military and are currently being held near the Congolese border. Read more »
