Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’
The rebel group alliance of the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo announced the humanitarian ceasefire began on Tuesday.
In a statement, the organization (including the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda) quoted the “humanitarian cause” of the ceasefire after occupying the territory in the eastern region of the country.
The United Nations said that at least 900 people were killed in the recent battle in Dr. Congo’s largest Eastern City and its surrounding battles, and after the rebels were caught, Dr. Congo’s largest eastern city and its surrounding battles.
The Seventh Kingdom Group and the European Union condemned the attack because it blatantly violated the sovereignty of Dr. Congo.
Alliance of the rebel group-known as the Congo River Alliance-accusing the Congo army using aircraft to bomb people bombarded their holdings.
It adds that although it does not intend to seize any further territory and will serve as its position last week.
The alliance said in a statement: “We reiterate our commitment to protect and defend civilians and their positions.”
In the past three years, local battles have led to hundreds of thousands of people. According to the United Nations refugee agency, 400,000 people have been forced to leave home since early 2025.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is also the commander-in-chief of the Rwida National Defense Army-he said he did not know whether the country’s troops were in the Congo Ph.D..
He told him: “I don’t know a lot of things. But if you want to ask me, is there a problem with the Congo related to Rwanda? CNN on Monday.
At the same time, human rights groups have been calling on Rwanda to reduce pressure.
Dr. Congo’s Communication Minister called on the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda.
Patrick Muyaya told Reuters: “Not only must it be condemned) a strong decision, but also to stop the work of Rwanda, because if you want to retain the peace in Africa and our region, it is unacceptable.”
He added: “Sanctions are minimum.”
Congo and President Rwida will be a regional Peace Summit in Tanzania on Friday.
There are 30 years of conflict behind them. It can be expected that if they do not collapse, any negotiation (because there are several times last year) may last for several months.
