The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement in Doha on Saturday, with Qatar and the United States serving as mediators in the peace process.</span

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Al Jazeera

The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement in Doha on Saturday, with Qatar and the United States serving as mediators in the peace process.

The framework agreement contains eight protocols, with two already signed covering prisoner exchange and ceasefire monitoring, while the remaining six protocols require negotiation over the next two weeks.</span

Top Africa News

The framework agreement contains eight protocols, with two already signed covering prisoner exchange and ceasefire monitoring, while the remaining six protocols require negotiation over the next two weeks.

M23 rebels seized control of major eastern cities including Goma and Bukavu in January and February, escalating a conflict that has displaced over 7 million people according to United Nations assessments.</span

ABC News

M23 rebels seized control of major eastern cities including Goma and Bukavu in January and February, escalating a conflict that has displaced over 7 million people according to United Nations assessments.

The agreement addresses humanitarian access, restoration of state authority in rebel-controlled areas, and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons as key components of the peace framework.</span

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Dw.Com

The agreement addresses humanitarian access, restoration of state authority in rebel-controlled areas, and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons as key components of the peace framework.

US envoy Massad Boulos described the agreement as a starting point rather than an immediate solution, acknowledging that implementation of previous protocols has been slower than originally anticipated.</span

US envoy Massad Boulos described the agreement as a starting point rather than an immediate solution, acknowledging that implementation of previous protocols has been slower than originally anticipated.

Both the Congolese government and M23 representatives emphasized that no immediate changes would occur on the ground until all protocols are negotiated and a comprehensive peace agreement is finalized.</span

The Independent

Both the Congolese government and M23 representatives emphasized that no immediate changes would occur on the ground until all protocols are negotiated and a comprehensive peace agreement is finalized.

Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Framework in Doha

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