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Namibia: Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’ – News

Namibia: Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’ – News

Africa Links 24 with Will Ross
Published on 2025-02-04 07:35:08

The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday.

In a statement, the group – which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels – cited “humanitarian reasons” for the ceasefire, after it has been capturing territory in eastern parts of the country.

The UN said at least 900 people have been killed and 2,880 injured in recent fighting in and around Goma, DR Congo’s largest eastern city, after it was…

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