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A coalition of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting Tuesday.
In a statement, the group – which includes Rwandan-backed M23 rebels – cited “humanitarian reasons” for the ceasefire, after seizing areas of the country’s east.
The United Nations has said nearly 900 people have been killed and 2,880 others injured in recent fighting in and around Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC, after it was captured by rebels.
The G7 nations and the EU have condemned the attacks as a clear violation of DR Congo’s sovereignty.
A coalition of rebel groups – known as the Congo River Alliance – has accused the Congolese army (Congo River Alliance) of killing people by using aircraft to bomb areas they hold.
It added that it has no intention of seizing any more territory, despite saying otherwise last week, and will hold its ground.
In a statement, the alliance said: “We reiterate our commitment to protecting and defending our citizens and positions.”
Regional fighting has seen hundreds of thousands of people displaced over the past three years. Since the start of 2025, more than 400,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, according to the UN refugee agency.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame – who is also the commander-in-chief of the Rwandan Defence Force – said he did not know if his country’s troops were in the DRC.
“There are many things I don’t know. But if you were to ask me, is there a problem in Congo that concerns Rwanda? And that Rwanda would do anything to protect itself? I would say 100%,” he told CNN on Monday.
By: BBC
