Congo and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire
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This peace deal represents a breakthrough after years of failed negotiations and broken ceasefires. The agreement provides a clear roadmap with specific timelines that create political pressure for implementation. Qatar's mediation and US backing give this accord more credibility than previous attempts, offering genuine hope for millions of displaced civilians.
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There's a 60% chance that the Democratic Republic of Congo will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.